Flawed

This book was a really nice read. It's an autobiographical story about the author and the insecurity she feels about her nose. Everything is put into perspective when she meets her boyfriend Dave, a plastic surgeon. I appreciated the message this book conveyed, no matter what others say you are the one who has to accept himself/herself. Really recommend!

The author summed up her life with an interesting take on literature using a heavily weighted pictorial approach. It made for an amusing read. The sketches were well done and provided the storyline with an extra boost.

Andrea, an artist, had come to meet Dave, a plastic surgeon. Unfortunately, there were many miles that separated them. Andrea lived in Toronto, Dave in Halifax. Their relationship would have to endure the hands of time.

Initially, turmoil burdened their association. For one, Dave liked dogs, Andrea fancied cats - never the twain shall meet. How could they ever form a lasting relationship under such a hardship?

On a whim, Andrea visited Dave in Halifax and was invited to watch him operate. At first, their connection seemed to be moving along smoothly until it took a sudden nosedive when Dave operated on an eight-year-old boy to have his ears tucked back closer to his head. It was a shock that Dave would ever do such a thing, so she thought. Time would be necessary to help heal this terrible wound.

Andrea considered that everyone has flaws, so astute. People weren't meant to be perfect. In her case, she had a big nose. I’d guess she still does. Her friend Belinda also had a big nose but then one day showed up with a nose job. Andrea felt betrayed. There’d be no forgiving her. How could she do that to her?

Time marched on, funny how it does that. After many postcards and much correspondence, Andrea relocated to Halifax and moved in with her long-distance beau, Dave. Now they're living happily ever after. I guess...

I offer my gratitude to NetGalley and Firefly Books Ltd for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

I adored this book which is truly a book for all ages about accepting ourselves for who we are, inside and out. Told with a short text and lovely illustrations, this little gem is simply totally captivating. Highly recommend.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

As this is a true story, one reads it with the mindset of learning something from the book. It is based on the experience of the author herself and is mainly about physical appearance, accepting who you are, and acknowledging that what you perceive as your flaws are not so. The book is concise and explicitly portrays the said message. It is very insightful and worth reading, and I definitely recommend it.

A sweet story, and a must-read for any girl growing up (and for some grown-ups too...). Only by accepting ourself, we can find happiness.

I received a copy through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

What a very personal and honest story that carries a universal truth only discovered by pain and the acceptance of someone she loved.
Flawed in this case and generally means less than perfect.
When perfection is gauged by fashion, magazines and media than younger people can become unsettled by name calling and standing out.
This was Andrea’s experience until she found a commonality in a peer and together they seemed stronger. Until one day her friend changed and she was again isolated and found herself alone.
Her creativity never wains and when she meets a kindred spirit her scope for acceptance resumes.
Finally emotionally conflicted by her bow’s profession and ethics she reaches a decision; a looming crisis, a struggle for her very identity.
A beautiful journey, more poignant as it is a true account. Can you live with imperfection? Will she be able to look in the mirror and say “vive la différence”.

I am so excited to review this one today. It's such a different novel than the ones that I usually read and I think that it has to be heard and known as a book since it tackles an issue that a lot of people have but not all of them accept its existance and the ones who do don't usually know how to handle it.
It's a beautifully written autobiography. The illustrations are gorgeous. I couldn't stop looking at them. They gave a different boost and image to the book. They make it fun and easier to understand (for the younger readers).
In the book we follow Andrea and her journey of finding love in the eyes of Dave who is a plastic surgeon. They are total opposites and that scares Andrea. Is the fact that Dave is a plastic surgeon going to affect their relationship?
I really did enjoy this book. I can't say that I relate with the main character's issues but I can understand where they are coming from. In my opinion our proffesion doesn't make us who we are.
I really enjoyed how Andrea and Dave's realtionship grew and blossomed. I loved their letter exchange and how familiar they became with each other.
However, I definitely think it lacks something. Call it realism. Call it whatever you want. I think there wasn't enough depth. But that makes the book suitable for younger readers. I don't think it would be bad for a kid 12 and over to read this book since it covers the issue that I am keeping from this book to remember.

As always I like to keep something from the books that I read. From this one I am keeping self love. We were created for a reason. Our appearance was made like that for a reason. Doesn't mean that a big nose or small ears make us ugly. The world has taught us wrong. It's not your presentation that counts. It's your personality. Embrace yourselves and show off the beautiful self your hiding underneath your mask.

I love everything about this book! I love the story, I love the illustrations, and most of all I love the sentiment (I, too, am that girl).

Such a beautiful book with an important message about accepting ourselves for who we are, and not giving in to everyone else's expectation of what beauty is. This book is perfect for all ages, from children to adults. With simply short text, and stunning, colorful artwork, this book is going to go places. Can't wait to check out more from this author.

I have received a much appreciated digital copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This book wasn't what I expected, but I enjoyed it all the same. This short story, based on the film of the same name, is charming, transparent and personable. Through its vulnerability, it casts a light on the larger difficulties and contradictions in society. The illustrations were amazing!

I enjoyed this true story about author Andrea Dorfman’s journey to self-discovery. Ever since her friend got a nose job in ninth grade, Andrea felt a certain sense of betrayal in regards to plastic surgery. She felt like people should just be happy being themselves and that plastic surgeons were motivated by something other than a desire to help. That is, until she met and began to fall in love with a plastic surgeon herself. At first, she resists her feelings, but she gradually realizes that he truly helps his patients. You’ll have to read the book yourself to see whether they live happily ever after or not. A mix of text and graphics, this sweet book will definitely put a smile on your face.

Flawed is a really short picture book on love and self acceptance. It may be short, but its poignant and enjoyable.

A wonderful story about loving and accepting yourself. A great little read. I loved the illustrations.

A short, cute graphic novel about accepting your flaws.
The author, Andrea, draws and writes about herself in this, which makes it more personal and somehow more enjoyable becuase you get the follow her journey from hating her flaws to love them.

It also makes you think; What is a flaw and who decides if it is a flaw?

Andrea's artstyle is adorable and fits so well with the story.



I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a book version of the film Flawed, but before you roll your eyes, know that this book was done by the original artist and author of the film. I admit, it’s a movie I have not seen. Flawed is a picture book for adults about one woman coming to terms with herself. Looking at things in new ways because of her relationship with a plastic surgeon. Knowing that it’s important how you see yourself and not how others see you is the main point of the book. Overall, it all works together wonderfully, for a short, and interesting read, and while geared for adults, I could see it being used in classrooms or after school groups.

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this one. It was irritatingly simple but there was a universal truth that everyone can relate to. I think the graphics really help to add another layer to the thin content and tell a story all on its own.

I just loved everything about this book. The artwork, story and layout.
This book should be made available in schools as the story and the message within the story is important. Messages of accepting yourself , your beauty whoever you are.
A beautifully written story.
Thank you to both NetGalley and Firefly books ltd for my eARC in exchange for my honest unbiased review

Flawed is a pictorial memoir by Andrea Dorfman. In it, she reveals her feelings about her appearance growing up; she was bullied about the size of her nose. When she becomes friends with a girl who faces the same problem, she thinks all is right again in her world.

As an adult, she struggles with her relationship with a plastic surgeon as she wonders "Do plastic surgeons only see flaws? Do they think of everyone as broken and in need of repair? Do they think they hold the key to beauty?"

In time, she comes to realize that it is only through self-acceptance that you can feel good about yourself, that everyone is flawed in some way and that others and the media don't get to make the call as to who is acceptable and who is not.

"And then something occurred to me. The point isn't to fit in, it's to embrace what makes each of us different. Why would you want to see yourself as ordinary when you can be...EXTRAORDINARY" A cute book dealing with a real issue that might help young people feel better about themselves.

My thanks to NetGalley and Firefly Books for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel, I gave it a four out of five stars. I really like the art style and the story. That we need to appreciate things about us even if we are insecure about them. Thank you to net galley for this earc.

Flawed hit a little close to home for me, as I have always struggled with my self image concerning my nose. As someone who has always struggled with loving her large nose, Dorfman tells the true tale of her relationship with a plastic surgeon, and how she learned to cope with the idea of dating someone who's entire career was shaped around perfecting healthy people's "flaws." With the help of beautifully simplistic drawings, the author paints a picture of self acceptance and confidence. This novel is short, but impactful. I think anyone struggling with self image, of any kind, could get something out of Flawed.

3.5 stars. This was a short but sweet read about accepting who you are, despite any flaws others might think you have. Andrea, who had struggled with feelings regarding her nose, meets a plastic surgeon who she is interested in and has to examine what it means to be with someone whose profession is to fix flaws. The story actually gave a lot of depth into Dave, the plastic surgeon and his profession being more than just fixing superficial flaws. I really liked the illustrations a lot and think I might enjoy the film even more because the writing felt a little choppy and stilted.

I received this book from NetGalley. I'm not obligated to give a positive review.

This graphic novel is really short. Under 100 pages. I know it's listed as new adult, but I kind of feel like it should be longer.

Review: The book is a memoir of Andrea falling in love with a plastic surgeon. She's in love with the person but hates his profession because of her feelings on plastic surgery.  Through letters and a long distance relationship, she come to terms with her insecurities she's had throughout her life.

The illustrations in book are wonderful.

Overall a nice book for a quick read.

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As an author and as a pediatrician, I really appreciated the author's delicate take on a very sensitive subject. She understood her audience and adapted real-life experiences to draw in young readers with this unique take on how we see, interpret and over-interpret each other. An excellent short read for impressionable children.

Flawed by Andrea Dorfman is categorized as a New Adult biography/memoir. Written in the first person, it is the story of the author who is insecure about her big nose and grapples with falling in love with a plastic surgeon. I enjoyed the illustrations, but it seemed more geared towards children rather than adults. This book has an important message, but I think it would have translated better into a picture book for children.

With its playful, colorful illustrations, this graphic memoir could easily be mistaken for a children's book, however, the content quickly reveals the book is more appropriate for teens and adults. It is a story of challenging preconceived ideas about beauty and identity. Andrea meets Dave, a plastic surgeon, and mistakenly jumps to the conclusion that his profession is about indulging vanity, which makes it impossible for there to consider a relationship with him, and then their's the geographical distance between them.. This delightful little book documents how Andrea confronted her perceptions and opened herself to a life with Dave.

This book was a very quick read that I can't fully make my mind up about. It's a sweet story with a bit childish but not less sweet illustrations, and it kept my attention all the 10-15 minutes it took me to get through, but I feel like it wasn't strong enough. It didn't leave an impression. It has something to say, that's for sure, and that meaning in itself is powerful and something I stand by with my whole self, but the story itself was too light and flat to really touch me.
It's a nice one-time read, though, and I'm sure many people would enjoy this book. I know I did, even though it won't be my favorite. I think it might work better on screen. (I take it that version exists, too, though I haven't yet checked it out.)