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My Alcoholic Escape from Reality

By Nagata Kabi
Series: My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness
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My Alcoholic Escape from Reality is an emotional diary-style graphic novel by Nagata Kabi, the award-winning creator of My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness. The story follows Nagata as she struggles with an escalating drinking problem used to numb her painful reality. After being hospitalised for pancreatitis, she faces a pivotal battle to reclaim her life and creativity, navigating the challenges of recovery and mental health with raw honesty.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Suitable for mature readers interested in graphic novels that explore mental health, addiction, and personal growth. Fans of memoir-style comics and candid emotional storytelling will find this work particularly compelling.

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An emotional new diary comic from Nagata Kabi, creator of My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness.

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An emotional new diary comic from the award-winning creator of My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness and My Solo Exchange Diary.

Nagata Kabi's downward spiral is getting out of control, and she can't stop drinking to soothe the ache of reality. After suffering from unbearable stomach pains, she goes to a clinic, where she is diagnosed with pancreatitis—and is immediately hospitalised.

A new chapter unfolds in Nagata Kabi's life as she struggles to find her way back to reality and manga creation in the wake of her breakdown.

Series: My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness

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Nagata Kabi’s previous works have earned critical acclaim, including the 2018 Harvey Award for Best Manga and the 2017 Crunchyroll Anime Award for Best Manga. Reviewers commend her honest and moving storytelling, which resonates deeply with readers dealing with personal conflict and self-discovery. While this title’s reviews are not detailed, her reputation for candid, emotional narratives suggests a powerful and intimate reading experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781645059998

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 136

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Fiction Graphic Novels LGBTQ+ Manga Nagata Kabi Penguin Books Series: My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness

About the Author

Nagata Kabi is a manga artist best known for her autobiographical comics My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness and My Solo Exchange Diary.

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