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farrahwho's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Eating disorder
Minor: Pregnancy and Infidelity
bronwyningoldsby's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Fatphobia and Eating disorder
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
mandi_lea's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Grief, Gaslighting, Classism, Eating disorder, Alcohol, and Pregnancy
olivianw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
The descriptions of food and the process of cooking are fantastic. The secondary characters were developed and vivid.
But for me, Piglet’s reactions would be a lot more interesting and the end a lot more satisfying if we actual found out what Kit had done.
Graphic: Eating disorder
carolinamoon's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
"What a beautiful, fucking mess." A truly satisfying critique of class and the idea of perfect coupledom.
This novel was fully engrossing to me. I had to set a timer if i was reading this on a break, otherwise I'd lose track of time. The physical descriptions of anxiety and discomfort in one's body were relatable. The detail with food was enough to make one salivate. I could tell this writer really loves creating food and the presentation of dishes for family and friends. That mixed with the common bullying people experience during childhood from their family over loving food "too much," hence the protagonist's nickname Piglet, shows up in this novel. If someone had some issues with E.D., I would warn them this book might not be a fun read for them.
Moderate: Fatphobia and Eating disorder
sailorluna's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Eating disorder
maxenporter's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I think Lottie Hazell is a great, technically sophisticated writer and I can’t wait to see what she does in the future. I hope her future works continue to develop in breadth and depth, and that she’s able to approach hard topics with more tact in the future.
Graphic: Eating disorder
lrenkate's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Having struggled with overconsumption and binge eating habits as emotional coping mechanisms, it was difficult to see parts of my experience reflected in Piglet. I didn’t want to see my own self-hatred or shame or judgements reflected in a story, even if I wouldn’t have made the same choices as Piglet.
It was also hard to connect with any of the characters. No one was likeable or sympathetic. I wanted to find compassion for Piglet, but there was so much seething anger in her perspective.
Graphic: Eating disorder
meganmustachebeard's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Moderate: Eating disorder
danilebron's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
interesting read, i’m glad it ended the way it did. the way cooking and food were employed here were good vehicles for the ways in which we think about control, our desires, our relationships, and who we make ourselves out to be. piglet gave so much but also took so much through food which was an interesting balance, esp considering what i imagined going into this book. lowkey loved the chaos at the end especially in the way that it was necessary for piglet. i feel like we often get stories of women reinventing themselves, trying to turn away from their lower class upbringings and fit into some fabricated persona and life, so i think this book approaching that through food was a more unique take that made this something worth reading.
Graphic: Eating disorder