This is an incredibly sad book, but in the best way: The artwork and the text work perfectly together to capture the character's inner turmoil, the angst of growing up and fitting in; following expectations vs finding one's own path. I was both impressed and depressed by the depiction of the oppressive conformism that seems to have reigned throughout Tillie's teenage year's, and it was a great relief to see her break out of it in the end.

Definite recommendation!