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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
One of those times when a book is not totally my thing but is so adorable it doesn't matter one bit.
men... VEM VANN?!
Jag vet att det inte har någon betydelse, att hela boken bygger upp på det. MEN JAG VILL ÄNDÅ VETA VEM SOM VANN OKEJ?!
Jag vet att det inte har någon betydelse, att hela boken bygger upp på det. MEN JAG VILL ÄNDÅ VETA VEM SOM VANN OKEJ?!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I just like Willowdean. I didn't pick this up to treat as a self help book for positive body imaging and that is what people seem to think this should be. It is about a girl who makes mistakes and has thoughts that we all have and maybe just don't voice and, yes, she's a "fat" girl. I'm not sure why a story from that POV has to be about overcoming it but that's what's expected apparently. She's human and flawed and I like her so much because of that, not in spite of it.
This was okay. I liked the writing style enough and felt compelled to continue but I couldn't stand Willowdean. For being so "body positive", she really isn't. And I hated how much everything revolved around her. Ugh. Wish I would've enjoyed this more, but it wasn't bad, but not good.
4.5 A fabulous book! Willowdean is such a great protagonist. She has flaws. She is insecure. She has an incredible love of Dolly Parton. She is navigating her way through love, a rocky friendship, her unbelievable pageant-obsessed mother, and that very pageant. This book is for anybody who has ever felt uncomfortable with themselves or ever doubted they could be more than just their label (so everybody). Willowdean doubts herself and is insecure at times, but she isn't ashamed of who she is. It's for any YA fan who wants to read about more than the stick-figure popular girls and boys. It's got a diverse range of characters and issues that anyone can find something to relate too. It's also funny and heartfelt with a feel-good ending.