Reviews tagging 'Eating disorder'

Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner

24 reviews

lozdouglas's review against another edition

emotional mysterious 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? No

3.5

The twist really got me! I’m not normally a mystery reader but this one appealed as I suspected a light, funny novel. It was more than that. Reading a novel about a plus size main character was honestly brilliant, it’s not often I feel represented in that way 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia and Murder

Minor: Eating disorder

silvani's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I didn't enjoy this book. The pacing was odd and there was a lot of flashbacks to the main character's trauma surrounding fatphobia and ED. I felt that the relationships were rushed as well, the main character immediately trusted the romantic interest despite having very little reason to do so.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Murder

imzadi481's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

4.0

I know I say this all the time, but I feel like it's important for you to know: I never read the synopsis of a book. Judging by the cover, I was expecting some kind of chick-lit or full-on romance novel.  It turned out to be part chick-lit, part mystery.

What starts as a story about a fat (don't come for me; I'm fat and I don't think it's a dirty word!) influencer who reconnects with an old friend while also meeting a new man, turns into a cheesy mystery. Cheesy, but fun. I couldn't really take this story seriously, but I didn't see it as a negative. It kept me hooked and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The narrator, Danielle MacDonald, was really good.

Make sure to check trigger warnings, especially about fatphobia and fat-shaming.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Toxic friendship

shoffman1's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Toxic friendship

sheasweat's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, and Murder

Minor: Eating disorder and Emotional abuse

internationalreads's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol

recastillo17's review against another edition

mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder

readergonewilde's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Self harm, Sexual content, Murder, and Toxic friendship

katertots's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder

aldenp's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring mysterious medium-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia