Reviews tagging 'Fatphobia'

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

7 reviews

madelinedalton's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

I am in the minority of readers who did not like A Man Called Ove, so this book is a winner to me for the mere fact that I had a decent time reading it and am not swearing Fredrik Backman's writing off entirely.

Maybe this was a me problem, but I found it difficult to get emotionally invested in the poignant, human side of this story when the premise was so wacky and unrealistic. The storytelling structure was a clusterfuck--every time I picked up the book, I had a niggling feeling that I had missed a key detail, and I think that was due to the execution of the non-linear timeline. It felt as though the author was purposely withholding information from the reader so that they'd keep reading. I'm fine with this narrative structure if it is the best possible storytelling vehicle, but in this case, it was not.

All of that said, the cast of ensemble characters grew on me over time. It was really sweet. And while the "everyone has a story" and "you are not alone" (Alexa, play "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen) themes weren't anything groundbreaking, I still thought they were touching.  

Also, it’d be great if Fredrik Backman could knock it off with the casual fatphobia. (Still gonna read Beartown though.) 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Fatphobia, Gun violence, and Alcoholism

sotis13's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Fatphobia

kellil's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Fatphobia

kerriw's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide

Moderate: Addiction

Minor: Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Infidelity

annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

wow wow wow. a new favorite. it took me a second to get used to the style, jumping back and forth with seemingly (but actually never) unconnected plot lines, but everything starts to get wound together and details are filled in and it pays off so beautifully. this is a beautiful love letter to humanity.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Infidelity, and Pregnancy

Minor: Blood, Cancer, Dementia, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, War, Violence, and Sexual content

homophobia and lesbophobia are only mentions of previous cultural attitudes towards queer people

audreads100's review against another edition

funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Fredrik Backman manages to include real laugh out loud moments in a story that explores deep topics like suicide, loneliness, and the way capitalism affects the individual. I finished the audiobook, which was beautiful performed btw, on a night when all I wanted to do was lay in the dark and feel all the feelings. To say the messages hit home is an understatement. We are not as alone as we sometimes feel we are and the value of human connection is higher than ever. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia and Suicide

innastholiel's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Mental illness and Infidelity

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Self harm, Grief, Dementia, Drug use, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Cancer, Alcohol, Blood, Pregnancy, Fatphobia, and Addiction