Tinderella

by M. S. Harkness

Overview

Tinderella is an autobiographical comic about online dating, living poor and being a dumb 20-something. Intense work out sessions, a series of unsatisfying Tinder dates, and a bout of pink-eye; over confident and crude, Harkness's work is hilarious and emotionally agonizing. Tinderella is M.S. Harkness’ debut graphic novel.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781941250372
Publisher:	Uncivilized Books
Publication date:	02/18/2020
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

MS Harkness is a cartoonist based out of Minneapolis, MN.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“MS Harkness has created a perfectly satisfying narrative about a wholly unsatisfying sting of Tinder dating… her comics are the millienial inheritor to Peter Bagge’s Grunge era throne.” — Mardou (Sky in Stereo) “Harkness is a smart, tough, fearless cartoonist.” — Kevin Huizenga (Ganges)

Editorial Reviews

While Harkness is far from the first cartoonist to explore the hilarious highs and pathetic lows of modern dating, the material feels fresh—even new—owing to her unbelievably fearless, unflinching depiction of herself.” — Library Journal

“Harkness reaches for something deeper and more emotionally resonant [and] proves she is cartoonist worth watching.” — The Comics Journal

“MS Harkness has created a perfectly satisfying narrative about a wholly unsatisfying sting of Tinder dating… her comics are the millennial inheritor to Peter Bagge’s Grunge era throne.” — Mardou, Sky in Stereo

“Harkness is a smart, tough, fearless cartoonist.” — Kevin Huizenga, A River at Night

Kevin Huizenga

02/21/2020

DEBUT Cartoonist Harkness opens this debut memoir of her misadventures over the winter of 2015 with the realization that intense workout sessions, hustling to make rent, and a heavy course load hasn't left her much time for dating. Since she's broke and craves sexual gratification but fears appearing emotionally vulnerable, downloading the Tinder app seems like her best option. While Harkness is far from the first cartoonist to explore the hilarious highs and pathetic lows of modern dating, the material feels fresh—even new—owing to her unbelievably fearless, unflinching depiction of herself as an occasionally crude, prickly, mildly self-destructive, twentysomething, whose overconfidence would be obnoxious if it wasn't cut with self-lacerating humor. A series of misadventures, including an experiment with an unconventional conjunctivitis home remedy, build to a surprisingly moving scene set late at night on Christmas when a visit to an old hookup she both craves and loathes triggers an unexpected and highly illuminating flashback to her childhood. VERDICT A brilliantly funny, extremely perceptive debut from a cartoonist to watch.—Tom Batten, Grafton, VA

Library Journal