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moistvon_lipwig's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Pregnancy
bridgetpeach's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Like, I get it....but I hate it....but I'm supportive of it....but I wish it wasn't the way it was and I dislike all the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Dysphoria, and Classism
lotte_898's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book didn't really work for me for a number of reasons.
Firstly, reading it felt a bit like diving into the second or third series of a long running tv series and trying to play catch up on previous story lines. I don't think the author supplied enough context or background to help us sympathise with Piglet or understand her. Does she get on with her sister? Are they close? Why is she so snobby about her parents? Why, as an adult, does she let people call her piglet when the name clearly upsets her (it's a childhood name but her fiance uses it so, presumably, what, it's how she introduced herself to him)?
Two, I think it treated disordered eating as a metaphor for not feeling satisfied with life which just doesn't sit right with me. It's a huge topic and an important one to talk about, so do it justice. Don't just chuck it in as a reason to include gratuitous descriptions of food.
Three, this is an introspective novel that hinges on us going with Piglet on her journey and, ultimately, I just didn't see why I should. I don't know what Kit did (and I think that knowledge is important in this type of novel because the plot is dependent on it and the nature of what he did would have had a direct effect on her thinking and behaviour), I don't know enough about her or her relationships, and she's a horrible friend to Margot.
On a more personal note, I just hate social climbers and being tall and having glasses isn't enough to justify looking down on your parents and your sister's boyfriend from a great height because they're from Darby and eat tinned custard.
Firstly, reading it felt a bit like diving into the second or third series of a long running tv series and trying to play catch up on previous story lines. I don't think the author supplied enough context or background to help us sympathise with Piglet or understand her. Does she get on with her sister? Are they close? Why is she so snobby about her parents? Why, as an adult, does she let people call her piglet when the name clearly upsets her (it's a childhood name but her fiance uses it so, presumably, what, it's how she introduced herself to him)?
Two, I think it treated disordered eating as a metaphor for not feeling satisfied with life which just doesn't sit right with me. It's a huge topic and an important one to talk about, so do it justice. Don't just chuck it in as a reason to include gratuitous descriptions of food.
Three, this is an introspective novel that hinges on us going with Piglet on her journey and, ultimately, I just didn't see why I should. I don't know what Kit did (and I think that knowledge is important in this type of novel because the plot is dependent on it and the nature of what he did would have had a direct effect on her thinking and behaviour), I don't know enough about her or her relationships, and she's a horrible friend to Margot.
On a more personal note, I just hate social climbers and being tall and having glasses isn't enough to justify looking down on your parents and your sister's boyfriend from a great height because they're from Darby and eat tinned custard.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Eating disorder
maryvictoriabel's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Definitely one to skip if you have an eating disorder or an abusive family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Classism
Minor: Emotional abuse
whatisnotyours's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm not usually drawn to domestic dramas, but I was pulled into this book. It's very cleverly constructed and paced, and anyone who wants a story about a woman struggling to take up the space she needs will love it.
Some if the points re: food, desire, and wanting too much as a woman felt very on the nose at times, but the author isn't "preachy" in getting these points across.
Amazing food writing throughout, though some of the eating scenes later on in the book were a tough read.
Some if the points re: food, desire, and wanting too much as a woman felt very on the nose at times, but the author isn't "preachy" in getting these points across.
Amazing food writing throughout, though some of the eating scenes later on in the book were a tough read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Pregnancy
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Classism
veliciajerus's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is a gut wrenching story about realizing that sometimes you follow all rules, check off every life goal, rise above cards you’re dealt, and build the movie-esque life… all for it to come tumbling down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Abandonment and Classism
jayebirdie17's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder and Classism
nathiddles_106's review against another edition
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Pregnancy
Minor: Classism
joensign's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Pregnancy and Classism
sandysmith's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
In spite of the name of the book, a childhood nickname for the main female chracter, which isnt really necesary, her real name is only being revealed at the end of the book and shes refered to as Piglet or pig throughout. I really enjoyed the descriptions of food. It's well written but doesn't really go anywhere. Piglet got her name through the protection of her sisters eating disorder, as she couldn't face a situation concerning a birthday cake, so Piglet took the blame for the cakes disappearance. The whole family needed therapy and Piglet is no exception with her relationship with food. I didn't like Piglet's husband Kit's mistake prior to their wedding was never fully divulged to the reader, although certain assumptions are made. Piglet copes with this via finding comfort in food and eating/ordering far more than she is able to eat. All of the characters are not very likeable, classism is explored with the different families coming from very different backgrounds with her family being working class, her embarrassment of her background and Kits' family being very wealthy from the upper classes.. It's hard to describe without giving spoilers. It was likeable enough, but I was left disappointed and felt there were opportunities missed to make the story better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Vomit, Grief, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism