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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
CW: anorexia nerviosa, bulimia nerviosa, binge eating disorder, abusive relationships, manipulation.
Intense. Dark. Visceral.
Thin Girls is about Rose, a young woman with anorexia nervosa. Her journey with an eating disorder begins in high school as she struggles to fit in. Her twin sister Lily develops her own unhealthy relationship with food around this time.
This was, at (many) times, a painful read for me. Interestingly enough, it wasn’t the descriptions of the starving, emaciated bodies that brought me the most discomfort. Instead, it was the unhealthy relationship between Lily and Rose, and the manipulative and self-destructive behaviors present in their dynamic, as well as in their relationships with others.
Mental health thoughts: Eating disorders are extremely prevalent in our society, though they may not always be as obvious as an emaciated body. I appreciate how the author explores the various types of eating disorders and their physical symptoms. I also appreciate the way in which Clarke explores the emotional dysregulation and unhealthy thought patterns that typically co-occur with an eating disorder. She showed us, rather than told us- as the reader, we are seeing life through the thoughts of someone very sick and struggling to survive the only way they know how.
Throughout her book, Clarke shows how eating disorders are glorified in the media, and we watch as that glorification ultimately kills some who prescribe to it. It’s a very raw look into this mental illness. Additionally, Clarke explores sexuality, family relationships, and trauma very beautifully.
Perfect when paired with dark chocolate sea salt caramels from Costco and some veggie sticks, since you like to alternate between salty and sweet. 5 ⭐️
Intense. Dark. Visceral.
Thin Girls is about Rose, a young woman with anorexia nervosa. Her journey with an eating disorder begins in high school as she struggles to fit in. Her twin sister Lily develops her own unhealthy relationship with food around this time.
This was, at (many) times, a painful read for me. Interestingly enough, it wasn’t the descriptions of the starving, emaciated bodies that brought me the most discomfort. Instead, it was the unhealthy relationship between Lily and Rose, and the manipulative and self-destructive behaviors present in their dynamic, as well as in their relationships with others.
Mental health thoughts: Eating disorders are extremely prevalent in our society, though they may not always be as obvious as an emaciated body. I appreciate how the author explores the various types of eating disorders and their physical symptoms. I also appreciate the way in which Clarke explores the emotional dysregulation and unhealthy thought patterns that typically co-occur with an eating disorder. She showed us, rather than told us- as the reader, we are seeing life through the thoughts of someone very sick and struggling to survive the only way they know how.
Throughout her book, Clarke shows how eating disorders are glorified in the media, and we watch as that glorification ultimately kills some who prescribe to it. It’s a very raw look into this mental illness. Additionally, Clarke explores sexuality, family relationships, and trauma very beautifully.
Perfect when paired with dark chocolate sea salt caramels from Costco and some veggie sticks, since you like to alternate between salty and sweet. 5 ⭐️
This is truly one of the best novels I’ve ever read. It is intimate in the most painful and beautiful ways and I know it will stay with me for a very long time.
I read this for one of my literature classes. It covers some heavy topics but it is definitely worth a read.
In theory, yes in reality, no. Don't think this book needed to be almost 400 pages long - it dragged for no reason. The main character lacked depth other than having an ED and being queer, like that's really all I got from it lol. Also it walked the line of romanticizing domestic violence and EDs idk (2010 tumblr vibes). Sorry to Diana Clarke.
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
relaxing
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
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes