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tracey1981's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Note: There were times where the author’s descriptions of some characters and/or the characters’ descriptions of one another were quite fatphobic and/or ableist. I do believe those characters would have said or thought those things, especially 16+ years ago when this book is set, but it still detracted enough from this otherwise excellent book to be worth mentioning.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, and Body shaming
Moderate: Ableism, Fatphobia, and Chronic illness
amandaredinger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Death
Minor: Homophobia and Fatphobia
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Cancer, Grief, Pregnancy, Death, Cursing, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Infidelity, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
melissalouisereads's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Fatphobia and Body shaming
readbycarina's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Medical content, Fatphobia, Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Antisemitism, Eating disorder, Religious bigotry, Body shaming, Mental illness, Gaslighting, and Gun violence
Minor: Suicide, Drug use, Ableism, Death of parent, and Homophobia