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Dumplin' by Julie Murphy

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kaylawtzl22's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-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

3.5

I relate to willow dean in a way i really did not expect to. she’s always been big but is just going through these big emotions about her body and trying to accept it. i really love that she oscillates between loving who she is and now wanting to change a thing about herself, and then willing and wishing herself to be smaller both in size and personality. i am at my heaviest weight these days and its very hard some days to see myself kindly, as well as see how anyone else can see anything but my size and how my body has changed. i grew up skinny actually, so i didn’t expect to relate to this aspect of willow dean, but it’s a pleasant surprise. i think this is a perfect book for young girls to read. none of the hard topics go too in depth, but they’re addressed and dealt with in very real ways that teenagers would handle them. i think dumplin is a great example of “everyone struggles with something” and a lesson in friendship. overall a good read, and i will probably read the other 2 books.

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sourcherryyy's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

i wish i had a book like this in high school :) the ending was a bit abrupt but it was a cute story :)

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latoyareadsdaily's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

4.0

I was called Dumplin' as a child and one of my parents died a few months ago. I could relate to many of the subjects dealt with in this novel. Willowdean felt like another version of myself that went to all the places I didn't and dealt with her grief in a real way. I like the way body image and loss- and new love- were dealt with sensitivity. There was one thing I was not satisfied with and it was the ending as it relates to Will's decision about Bo but... it's a series and I have started the next book already! Reading Dumplin' is a feel good comfort read. I laughed out at some points in the story because Will is so funny. I like Bo. I also like Mitch but I could feel the disconnect in all the right places.

Like I said... I have started Puddin' and I am soooo ready for it!

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syd_s_r's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

A funny and honest look into the pageant world and the realities of being a plus size teenager. I really didn't care to read about a pageant, but the stereotype subversion and Dolly Parton songs made me pick up this book, and I don't regret reading it.

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