This is a lovely graphic novel about a quiet girl who finds a way of living in a noisy world. It is probably the story of introverts everywhere but this one is brilliant because it tells her story through pictures.

The simple black and white drawings tell the true story of Debbie Tung, an introvert, and how she copes with living in an extrovert world. We see glimpses from her childhood and growing up, her Uni days, her marriage and her first job. We get to see her life and as she navigates through the demands of a noisy world her story will resonate with many.

Why is our world so noisy and demanding and how can we create the alone time we need in this world of noise and competing demands?

I really enjoyed this. Obviously being an introvert myself there were some of the pictures and parts of the story that resonated with me. I loved the way that this book conveys a sense that not everybody wants to be sociable and noisy, and not everybody wants to be part of the crowd. That we don't all want to be chatty or friendly at work or have to go to those never ending work social events.

I have an extrovert job and my times of aloneness are just so precious to me. The best part of the book is where Debbie shows how her batteries lose power and how she recharges them again and the ghastly times when she is really peopled out. She also come to terms with herself and recognises that it isn't wrong to be an introvert. We don't all need to be in a crowd 24/7. Sometimes we need the quiet and we thrive on it.

The artwork is lovely and quite simple but able to convey the story through the drawings. The artwork is also beautifully accompanied by a simple text and so the story isn't too wordy which is just as well give the story is about an introvert.

This would make a lovely gift for all the introverts and extroverts out there!

Copy provided via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

I think Debbie just illustrated my life. I could relate to her so much that I wish I had a copy of this book for everyone I know. This book will be a favourite among us introverts who have often felt left out and judged for out quiet nature. It's a book you'll often point to and say "that's me!" because it accurately captures multiple moments we all know too well and understand. Delightful from start to finish and one of my treasured favourites.

This book is the perfect portrayal of the life of an introvert, 100%. I related so freaking hard to every single thing that Debbie said, and I found myself snickering and nodding along to pretty much every other page. If you're an introvert - especially one who doesn't frequently find books you can relate to very well - I highly recommend picking up a copy of this when it releases!

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This books speaks to all the book loving, waiting to read, thank you, people out there that just want to have a little quiet time, and not socialize all the time.

I love how she has her battery that wears down the more she socializes, and how she feels she has to go home to get any work done, because working in an office if filled with people talking and not working. I remember that well.

It is a fun series of cartoons, that actually have individual meaning, as well as a narrative of her final year at grad school, getting married, and working her first full time job.

Apparently this is an online comic, and it is a cool collection, good for the introvert in your life, especially if that introvert is you.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

I haven't read a graphic novel or illustrated book for a while and this one was a great refreshing read! I would definitely categorise myself as an introvert and so much of this book was relatable to me and I think it would for many other people too. I liked the illustrations and the topics as well as how thoughtful it was; however I did find it a little repetitive but that's the only negative.

I would recommend Quiet Girl in a Noisy World to many of my friends around. It's a wonderful graphic novel that connecting us to our daily life. From the mundane routines, people actually could realise that they are maybe introvert like this girl in the book. The society should never put so many pressure and social stress on people. Quiet does not mean not normal. The normality is simply a definition. This world needs a way more understanding and diversified environment for every kind of person.

I respect the husband in the book, as an extrovert character, he understands his wife, supports her, and that's the simple and true love close to one's heart.

No doubt that this book, similar to the adulthood graphic book, would soon win people's heart using its simple storyline. Simple but not shallow. Thumbs up !

Thank you for bringing such a nice work to the public.

Being an introvert isn't easy in a world that's so connected. However, there are ways that introverts can find their space and use their unique strengths to do some good in the world. Quiet Girl in a Noisy World is the story of an introvert transitioning from the end of school to the beginning of a career and adulthood in general. And it's a extroverted minefield out there.

The drawings are cute and relatable without being overly weighed down with emotion. In terms of the content, I think that every introvert will find a bit of comfort in reading about how someone else is dealing with the same issues, because it isn't always easy to connect with other introverts out in the real world. It was so relatable to me personally that I just want to go out and buy a copy to carry with me, and when the next person says, "Hey, why are you always so quiet?" I can hand them the book and tell them to read it.

I think these might work better as stand-alone piece on Tumblr as there's no strong narrative or character development, but there's still a lot to enjoy. Although Tung seems to be even more of an introvert than me, I still found a lot to connect with here, and it justified my desire to stay in and read rather than go out and socialise every weekend. A good companion to Sarah Andersen's 'Adulthood is a Myth'.

I loved this book! Debbie's character is so relatable and I found her quite inspirational. I feel like I've been on a bit of a similar journey, it is only recently that introverts have been able to really come out... without coming out at all. Where were these comics when I was younger? I could have used her disappearing trick a few times and it would be great if people could see when your battery is just running to low for socialising.

I loved this book so much! The artwork is fairly simple and cute. It's never overwhelming.

And the story...it's more of a journey. She's a quiet girl in a noisy world. She shares how she feels anxious. How there's all this pressure from outside and inside to socialize more.

I've been there. People telling me to not be so quiet. Or teasing me for reading a book. My mom used to take us to parties and her friend's house. They aren't my friends. Not to be anti-social, but yes I'd rather read my book than socialize.

I love my friends, and I like to see them. But I also need that quiet time to recharge. It was a wonderful story that made me feel like I found a little piece of my tribe.

The title of this book of short comics and the adorable cover illustration drew me in the moment I saw it. "Quiet Girl in a Noisy World" - now that's a title and a concept I can relate to.

As a child I constantly heard about how shy and quiet I was and how I always had my nose in a book. (Clearly, nobody considered this a good thing, on the contrary, it was seen as a definite character flaw.) As an adult I have struggled with introversion and social anxiety, although as I've got older I've learned to deal with it better. I've always needed large amounts of time on my own to enable me to cope with the rest of life, though, and I'm sure I always will.

If you've ever eaten lunch at your desk to avoid socialising with colleagues; pretended not to see an acquaintance on the street to avoid having to make embarrassing small talk; or used the self service checkouts to avoid interacting with an actual person, this book is for you. (I have done all of these things, and felt bad about them.)

Debbie's drawings are charming and engaging, deceptively simple: chronicling her life from postgraduate studies through relationships, marriage and first employment. I related so strongly to her feelings and experiences. It's incredibly heartening to know I'm not the only person to feel secretly relieved when social events are cancelled, or to overthink previous conversations, or to dread making a work phone call in a room full of people.

After reading the section where Debbie takes an online personality test, I was inspired to take one myself. (I came out as an INFP, if anyone's interested, which rings fairly true.)

Ultimately there is a very affirming message here of "it's OK to be you". It's OK to be quiet. It's OK to need (lots of) time alone to rest and recharge. It doesn't make you an inadequate human being. Even if that's what you've always thought.

Introverts of the world - unite! (Oh, wait.)

Being an introvert, I was definitely looking forward to this read. I loved the insight into the mind of someone who, much like me, would prefer to stay home on a Saturday night and read rather than to go out to a bar or party. At times it may have been a little too real and not quite as funny as it was thought-provoking. Other times, I giggled to myself. Regardless, the author is hilarious while being unassuming, just like most introverts. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Relatable and insightful! This book delved into brilliant examples of unrealistic expectations placed on introverts. The dialogue and images complemented each other very well.

I loved this graphic novel which I think is really about me. A spot on look at the world of an introvert.

I enjoyed this lovely graphic book about how introvert's interact with an extroverted world. Not just a series of comic strips, this lightly and delightfully follows the author on her journey as she learns to accept and honor her needs. This is a great book for introverts wanting to find acceptance as well as some great pointers. My favorite parts of the book highlighted her relationship with her extroverted partner and how he honors who she is and helps to give her what she needs while being able to socialize himself. A wonderful book for anyone who is introverted or who is in a relationship with an introvert. In other words, anyone!

Introverts of the world unite! In your home... on your couch or in bed... alone... Just the way we like it!

Debbie Tung has done a brilliant job of turning my biography into a graphic novel. Sure, she got my name wrong and I'm not married to a wonderful extrovert called Jason, but she got everything else spot on so who am I to quibble? Okay, so maybe Quiet Girl in a Noisy World wasn't written with me specifically in mind, but it could have been! Debbie has totally nailed what being an introvert looks and feels like.

In this graphic novel, we follow Debbie through her final year of college, meeting and marrying an extrovert, navigating the workplace and surviving the nightmare of social interactions, often by using her husband as a social shield. From experiencing doubt about who she is and feeling different from the extroverts surrounding her who thrive on small talk, we see Debbie's transformation upon learning there's a word that describes her - introvert. Upon learning more about her tribe, Debbie learns to accept herself as she is and begins to embrace her dreams and passions rather than trying to fit into the extrovert shaped box she's been struggling to fill.

In a world that seems to be filled with extroverts (probably because all of the introverts are at home or in hiding) introverts outside of their natural habitat can be made to feel like they're from another planet when forced to interact with more than one person at a time and from another galaxy if even one of those people are a stranger. A stranger in the Dictionary of Introverts could be defined as 'a person who isn't a family member, partner or closest friend'.

Debbie is a very talented illustrator and captures the worldview of introverts so well that there will be people safely tucked away in their homes quietly murmuring, "Me, too" as they wander with hope through this graphic novel. I loved that you can just as easily enjoy this book in snippets as you can reading from cover to cover. I adored the use of a battery percentage above Debbie's head showing how long she has to go before she needs a recharge. Should extroverts want to discover why we introverts act so weird in social situations (and let's face it, we do!) this is the perfect way to find out because we'll most likely be too shy to tell you face to face.

Through the wonder of internet anonymity, those who have read a couple of my book reviews most likely already know me better than some people who have been in my life for decades. I know the pain of feeling alone in a roomful of people who are happily making small talk and the comfort of not feeling lonely at all when I get to recharge by myself. My fellow introverts and I must have forgotten to register for Small Talk 101.

If you don't know me you could be forgiven for wondering if I was born without a voice box. If you've managed to find your way through the labyrinth and cracked the code at the end to become a trusted friend then you may wonder if I'll ever shut up! I guess that's just one of the many paradoxes of introversion.

I received an ARC of this graphic novel from NetGalley (thank you very much to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity) in exchange for honest feedback. I love this graphic novel and will be rereading it whenever I need to remind myself that being an introvert can be a strength, not a character flaw.

As someone who needs at least 2 days to get over social events, I connected with this book a lot more than I thought I would. I'm not an introvert by any means but I found I had a lot in common with the character. This is not a funny book but for me, it is a comforting one. I can see myself buying it when it comes out and referring to it quite often.

I identified with this read in every way possible. I found it uplifting as well as had some giggles from almost exact interactions. Great little read for the more introverted "shy" type. I will be picking up a physical copy I enjoyed it so much and the illustrations were great. Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read Quiet Girl in a Noisy World.