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biancam513's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
i really liked it i think it’s exactly what i needed right now. i thought it was well written which i loved and very current
tranghoang's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Need to get physical copy so i can mark tf up
The middle dragged on a whee bit
The middle dragged on a whee bit
court_of_stories's review against another edition
3.5
- plussize FMC
- writer
- toxic work environment
- anxiety rep
- racism and inequality in society
- sapphic
*I think the synopsis spoilers a bit, and lead me to believe this story would go into a different kind of direction than it does. However, I do like it a lot regardless. It has to be said though.
"Home Bodies" is in my opinion a very important book because it doesn't sugarcoat uncomfortable and dark topics. F.e. depression is a big topic being discussed in this book, and because the protagonist feels the way she feels she makes some bad decisions...In that matter it reminds me a bit of "The Way I Used to be". Another important topic that is shown in its different shades is racism. How it starts with very small things people are often not aware of - you can see this very good in a conversation between the main character and a (white) friend of hers early on in the book. Diversity is also a topic that is addressed, not as a main theme in that sense, but more in the way "just let's normalize sapphic couples in books" (the MC, Mickey, has her sexuality figured out, the book is not about that, or coming-out) Though queerphobia too is a theme when it comes to Mickey's gf's (Lex's) mom.
The book has a few lengths in my opinion, therefore not a 5/5, but don't let this hold you back, it is a must-read.
hevlav's review
This book is so absorbed in the breakdown of Mickey’s relationship it completely lost the plot.
shannonohannessian's review
3.0
I wish the pacing was a little quicker & we got more answers, but still an important story!
dakarif's review
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
bri_clee's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sara_mackey's review
5.0
I really loved this book. I listened to the audio version, and I was sucked into the story immediately. Mickey, the protagonist, annoyed and frustrated me at times with some of her thoughts and decision-making, but she was very REAL. Like everyone, she still has some growing up and maturing to do, and I think many people can relate to that.
My only criticism is I think the blurb gives away too much of the story.
My only criticism is I think the blurb gives away too much of the story.