Cruddy by Lynda Barry
In the darkly comic and unsettling novel, a teenage girl recounts her harrowing journey through a dysfunctional childhood marked by neglect, abuse, and a road trip with her dangerously unhinged father. As she navigates the grim realities of her life, her story oscillates between the grimy, violent past and her struggle to survive in the present. The narrative, rich with vivid and disturbing imagery, explores themes of memory, trauma, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. The protagonist's voice, both raw and poignant, offers a stark and unflinching look at the complexities of family and the scars that our early experiences can leave on us.
The 7852nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 320
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)