The Times I Knew I Was Gay
Books | Comics & Graphic Novels / LGBTQ
4.1
(66)
Eleanor Crewes
'It's for everyone. Candid, authentic and utterly charming' Sarah Waters, author of Tipping the Velvet'Funny and super relatable' Alice Oseman, author of HeartstopperA tender and funny graphic memoir about identity, love and Willow from BuffyEllie always knew she was different. Contrary and creative, she wore black, obsessed over Willow in Buffy and somehow never really liked boys. As she grew, so did her fears and a deep sense of unbelonging. From her first communion to her first girlfriend via a swathe of self-denial, awkward encounters and everyday courage, Ellie's journey is told through tender and funny illustrations - a self-portrait sketched out from the heart.The Times I Knew I Was Gay reminds us that sexuality is not often determined by falling in love with others, but by coming to terms with oneself; that people must come out not just once but again and again. Full of vitality and love, it will ring true for anyone who took time to discover who they truly are.
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Author
Eleanor Crewes
Pages
320
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Published Date
2020-07-16
ISBN
0349013209 9780349013206
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"A sweet - though complex - story about coming out. A relatable story. My biggest complaint is the art and the inconsistency of styles. I also wish it showed more of the world in each scene but ultimately it works as it is."
haven
"The Times I Knew I Was Gay is a graphic novel memoir, and it worked will with the story. This was a really sweet book, and it made me both happy and sad while reading it. This book deals with coming out as an adult, and it was refreshing since I've read fewer of these stories. I loved that Ellie was obsessed with Willow Rosenberg, and I think this is a relatable book for a lot of people. <br/><br/>CW - bullying, food struggles"
Emily