Reviews tagging 'Fatphobia'

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

3 reviews

starsnstitchin's review

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Ableism, Bullying, and Fatphobia

Minor: Car accident, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Vomit

zombiezami's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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? Yes

3.75

When I was in high school, Sharon Draper was my favorite author. I’m revisiting this book since I saw she published a sequel to it last year. 

This book has a lot of heart, and I enjoyed Melody’s internal monologue. I didn’t enjoy the casual fatphobia, and I hope it’s not present in the sequel. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying

Moderate: Car accident, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Vomit, Excrement, Medical content, and Gaslighting

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

fartandsoul's review

funny hopeful inspiring 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

Moderate: Fatphobia