Passing for Human

“In this elegant graphic memoir of being the odd woman out... Finck’s whimsy acts as a microscope to better understand family, romance, and isolation... Becoming human is a lifelong task—but Finck illustrates it with humor and panache.”

Publishers Weekly

“In its ambition, framing, and multiple layers, [Passing for Human] raises the bar for graphic narrative. Even fans of [Liana Finck’s] work in the New Yorker will be blindsided by this outstanding book.”

Kirkus Review

“It's impossible not to admire both [Finck’s] ambition and the beautiful economy of her line drawings… There is a resonant truth at the heart of this book, and it soars above everything else.”

Rachel Cook, Observer

“A sure hit for readers of graphic memoirs.”

Booklist

“Strangely compelling... gorgeous.”

Teddy Jamieson, Herald Scotland

“A beautiful, fictionalised memoir combines intelligence and appealingly scratchy artwork with serious soul-searching.”

Guardian, 50 of the Biggest Books to Look Out For in Autumn 2018

“Passing for Human is a bildungsroman of sorts, laying out all the decisive moments that have made Finck who she is now… simultaneously odd and precise.”

Sian Cain, Guardian

“[A] compelling memoir…Passing for Human, proves creativity and mental health through a mix of frank self-analysis and rich, fable-like storytelling. It’s a fine account of how the mind can soar even as doubt roars in the ears.”

James Smart, Guardian, **Books of the Year**