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unapologeticallyaiden's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.0
Melissa Broder has a way of keeping my attention. Her characters, to me, are relatable and easy to love. Milk fed was no different. There is a journey of self-discovery, being aware of yourself and your thoughts, and truly thinking about what "love" really means.
I also love the cultural representation of the Jewish community.
Be aware that the content consists of: eating disorders, body shaming, homosexuality, and sex.
I laughed, I got mad, but importantly... I was invested. I believe you will root for moments too! Pick it up for a quick and entertaining read.
I also love the cultural representation of the Jewish community.
Be aware that the content consists of: eating disorders, body shaming, homosexuality, and sex.
I laughed, I got mad, but importantly... I was invested. I believe you will root for moments too! Pick it up for a quick and entertaining read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Eating disorder
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Gaslighting
catoken's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Eating disorder
Moderate: Homophobia
adamparrishlover's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Fatphobia, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Lesbophobia
greenestghosts's review against another edition
challenging
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
ottercorg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
4.0
A tale that is all at once heartbreaking, frustrating, and so very steamy.
I spent the whole book clinging to the development of Miriam and Rachel, begging for Rachel to heal, and craving frozen yogurt. I love the insight into Rachel's thoughts, the way Broder writes. The detail that makes it easy to imagine every moment, which is something I usually struggle with.
A story that truly exemplifies the notion that some people are not meant to be in our lives forever, and we are still able to - and should be - grateful for what they provide while they are here. The lessons they teach, the memories they create, and the person they shape us to be.
I spent the whole book clinging to the development of Miriam and Rachel, begging for Rachel to heal, and craving frozen yogurt. I love the insight into Rachel's thoughts, the way Broder writes. The detail that makes it easy to imagine every moment, which is something I usually struggle with.
A story that truly exemplifies the notion that some people are not meant to be in our lives forever, and we are still able to - and should be - grateful for what they provide while they are here. The lessons they teach, the memories they create, and the person they shape us to be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual content, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Addiction, Antisemitism, Drug use, Homophobia, Genocide, Child abuse, Cursing, Fatphobia, Lesbophobia, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol
twentyfirstcenturygal's review against another edition
funny
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia
fionag's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I really didn’t have a strong reaction to this book, and for me that’s quite telling. The super short chapters are probably the main thing that kept me reading, and the book felt oddly paced and the ending was really rushed. Some of the scenes/ imagery felt like Broder was just trying to be weird for the sake of it, and served no real purpose. I didn’t like the main character and I felt she didn’t have much of a personality apart from wanting to be liked. This book will probably be very triggering if you have issues with food, and I do applaud her nuances discussions of sexuality, self image and eating. Some of the writing just felt too ‘gen z’ (someone is described as looking like the embarrassed emoji??). Within a book where one of the central themes is Judaism, I’m glad Broder discussed the genocide against the Palestinian people. Though I don’t feel like it was done justice to and felt like a plot point more than anything. I’ll definitely read Broder’s other works but this one unfortunately wasn’t for me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Homophobia, and Eating disorder
kathleensf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder