Reviews with content warning for Body shaming - Dumplin'

I was disappointed with this book. I initially picked it up for two reasons. One, I saw the movie and I thought it was a cute story. And two, it was on the TIMES list of the 100 best YA books of all time. To be honest, I don't think this book belongs on that list. Which is too bad, the idea behind the book is great (Learning to be comfortable with who you are.). Unfortunately, that message gets lost within the large amounts of explicit language, underage drinking, relationship drama, and sex talk. Not to mention, the main character is almost as petty as those who bully her. (She does not judge to their faces, but she thinks it.) I wanted to like this book...but it definitely fell short for me.

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booksandstrokes's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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hayleyvem's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

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hnwebber's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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gem114's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

Dumplin' is the ultimate heartwarming story. I loved Willowdean and her friends. It had just the right amount of drama and romance, and who can resist a good body-positivity message?

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marisabenn'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? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Such a cute book. I love reading this when I'm in the mood for a funny and light read. Bo is so sweet, and I love how real all the characters seem. It has it's issues that I felt had easy fixes, but I mostly enjoyed the story. The movie is cute, too!

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cajesp's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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booklover4925's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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