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melissa_427's review against another edition
4.0
Read it in Middle-School and actually remember some of the details - in and of itself, impressive. Definitely a good read for a younger audience.
natureinspired's review against another edition
5.0
This really delves into what every girl thinks about at least once in her life. Am I fat? Judi is in highschool and is trying to start the year off well. She knows she's not the smallest girl in the bunch but she also knows she can't change it overnight. Or can she? Judi walks into the bathroom at school one day, to here someone throwing up in the stalls, but when she asks if she's okay the girl acts as if Judi should never had been there at all. What exactly WAS the girl doing in there, and furthermore, why is she mad at Judi for being there?
mokey81's review against another edition
3.0
A fairly average young adult novel written in the style of an 8th grader's diary. Judi is worried about her weight and wants to do anything to be skinny. It was a quick read, but I didn't find it as amazing as my friend did who leant it to me.
augenstern's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A surprisingly hopeful story about teen bulimia, with a likeable main character and the usual coming of age story. It’s charming and an easy read, a nice pick me up.
HOWEVER, it definitely shows its age. I doubt a book published today would be this liberal with numbers ( calories, weight, height etc) and methods (meal plans, helpers) — it’s also very blasé about the hunger. Yes, the focus is more the emotional state of the girl, but it does make it sound very easy tofast for multiple days</Spoiler>.
In essence, the book is a nice read with a sweet story, loveable characters and a hopeful ending.
HOWEVER, it definitely shows its age. I doubt a book published today would be this liberal with numbers ( calories, weight, height etc) and methods (meal plans, helpers) — it’s also very blasé about the hunger. Yes, the focus is more the emotional state of the girl, but it does make it sound very easy to
In essence, the book is a nice read with a sweet story, loveable characters and a hopeful ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Bullying
ash_ton's review against another edition
5.0
I read this for a girls book club in middle school. Not gonna lie, it probably wasn't the best choice of book for a bunch of preteen girls.* I did like it though.
*I changed my mind; I think this book is probably really important for younger girls (even boys). I spoke too soon before finishing it. Honestly, I would’ve cried when reading Judi’s mom’s letter to her if I wasn’t in class.
*I changed my mind; I think this book is probably really important for younger girls (even boys). I spoke too soon before finishing it. Honestly, I would’ve cried when reading Judi’s mom’s letter to her if I wasn’t in class.
meganmilks's review against another edition
2.0
this was published in 1994; heavy-handed problem novel written in diary style; too much Adult creeping in to control the morality/lesson -- and the refrain of "fat chance!" is cringe-inducing. still the mother-daughter lovefest at the end brought tears - blargh.
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