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kawther_ar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
not sure how to I feel about this
blondie24's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
girlglitch's review against another edition
3.0
Juno Dawson is brilliant at writing complicated protagonists, and I love that she lets the messy, complicated nature of real life steer her storytelling. The glitzy and gory world of fashion, seen through Jana's dazed eyes, feels very real.
Jana herself is an interesting protagonist. I love her attitude and her honesty, but there are a few inconsistencies in her voice that kept me from properly relating to her. It perhaps doesn't help that at times, the narrative seems a bit too issues-driven to feel organic, especially towards the end, although it's refreshing to see important issues like these (body dysmorphia, sexual assault, working conditions) explored in such a raw, honest way.
Meat Market is a great, thought-provoking read: although I'd recommend new readers pick up a copy of Clean first.
Jana herself is an interesting protagonist. I love her attitude and her honesty, but there are a few inconsistencies in her voice that kept me from properly relating to her. It perhaps doesn't help that at times, the narrative seems a bit too issues-driven to feel organic, especially towards the end, although it's refreshing to see important issues like these (body dysmorphia, sexual assault, working conditions) explored in such a raw, honest way.
Meat Market is a great, thought-provoking read: although I'd recommend new readers pick up a copy of Clean first.
caffeineaddict980's review against another edition
5.0
Jana is an ordinary girl from a South London estate, uncomfortable with how andrygomus she looks. She is soon scouted by a modelling agency and catapulted into fame, but the fashion industry can be a dark and dangerous place...
This was yet another amazing book from Juno Dawson that I devoured in a few sittings. Having previously only read Clean, I was interested to see the other works from this author and was not disappointed in what I have discovered!
This novel covers some dark and important themes such as sexual assault, eating disorders and transphobia to name a few - as well as the dangerous environment that modelling can tend to be. But as well as covering the dark issues, Juno Dawson covers the glitz and the glam of the modelling lifestyle in equal measure and it was great to see an equal coverage of both sides of this topic!!!
Definitely going on my favourite reads shelf! 5 stars!
This was yet another amazing book from Juno Dawson that I devoured in a few sittings. Having previously only read Clean, I was interested to see the other works from this author and was not disappointed in what I have discovered!
This novel covers some dark and important themes such as sexual assault, eating disorders and transphobia to name a few - as well as the dangerous environment that modelling can tend to be. But as well as covering the dark issues, Juno Dawson covers the glitz and the glam of the modelling lifestyle in equal measure and it was great to see an equal coverage of both sides of this topic!!!
Definitely going on my favourite reads shelf! 5 stars!
larryleex's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
alongreader's review against another edition
4.0
Jana is scouted by a modeling agency at Thorpe park. Surprised and suspicious at first, she's soon pulled into the fast paced world of high fashion, earning thousands just for walking while wearing clothes. Modeling is not a kind industry, though, and she soon finds herself caught up in the seedy side of things, alone and unprotected.
Juno Dawson has a way of cutting straight to the heart of things. Surprisingly, I found this easier to read than [b:Clean|34850295|Clean|Juno Dawson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1512856882s/34850295.jpg|56087295], which was desperately distressing: this one is upsetting, but in smaller doses, so it was easier to keep going. I enjoyed it very much and felt great satissfaction at the end. I was also pleasently surprised when Jana's narration turned out to be entirely innocent; I'd been expecting a magazine exposé or a police interview, but it was much more benign than that.
A fantastic read, I really enjoyed it.
(Note that curses are not hidden in the novel.)
By the end of the shoot, I don't feel quite so ridiculous. No matter how mad I feel pretending to walk on the spot, at least I can see the pictures popping up on Ro's laptop and they do look pretty cool. 'You can't take a bad picture, babes,' Ro tells me. I guess that's why Tom is good at his job - he knows who's gonna look good in pictures, however weird they look in real life. 'I think we're good, Layla. We have so many choices.'
'Yeah? Wicked.' She comes over and gives me a big hug. 'You're a trooper, babe. I wanna shoot you again. I'm serious.'
'Really?'
'Abso-f***ing-lutely. You got it, babe.'
'Thank you.' I sense Arabella is waiting for the same feedback, but Layla doesn't seem to notice she's still here.
'You're a sweet kid. Hang on to that for as long as you can. Don't become a c**t, even if you can get away with it.'
Layla's assistant starts taking the backdrop down and it all wraps up in a flurry of air kisses. I mostly want the shoes off. As I change into my vest and jeans again, I can't help but feel a bit less special, like Clark Kent putting the tie and glasses back on.
Juno Dawson has a way of cutting straight to the heart of things. Surprisingly, I found this easier to read than [b:Clean|34850295|Clean|Juno Dawson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1512856882s/34850295.jpg|56087295], which was desperately distressing: this one is upsetting, but in smaller doses, so it was easier to keep going. I enjoyed it very much and felt great satissfaction at the end. I was also pleasently surprised when Jana's narration turned out to be entirely innocent; I'd been expecting a magazine exposé or a police interview, but it was much more benign than that.
A fantastic read, I really enjoyed it.
(Note that curses are not hidden in the novel.)
By the end of the shoot, I don't feel quite so ridiculous. No matter how mad I feel pretending to walk on the spot, at least I can see the pictures popping up on Ro's laptop and they do look pretty cool. 'You can't take a bad picture, babes,' Ro tells me. I guess that's why Tom is good at his job - he knows who's gonna look good in pictures, however weird they look in real life. 'I think we're good, Layla. We have so many choices.'
'Yeah? Wicked.' She comes over and gives me a big hug. 'You're a trooper, babe. I wanna shoot you again. I'm serious.'
'Really?'
'Abso-f***ing-lutely. You got it, babe.'
'Thank you.' I sense Arabella is waiting for the same feedback, but Layla doesn't seem to notice she's still here.
'You're a sweet kid. Hang on to that for as long as you can. Don't become a c**t, even if you can get away with it.'
Layla's assistant starts taking the backdrop down and it all wraps up in a flurry of air kisses. I mostly want the shoes off. As I change into my vest and jeans again, I can't help but feel a bit less special, like Clark Kent putting the tie and glasses back on.
elgafontes's review against another edition
4.0
Aviso de conteúdo: esta história aborda temas sensíveis como distúrbios alimentares, drogas, exploração sexual, abuso sexual, violação, pedófilia e body shaming.
A história acompanha a montanha-russa que se torna a vida da adolescente Jana Novak quando é recrutada para se tornar modelo. Envolve todos os assuntos que possam imaginar e um dissecar profundo da indústria da moda e todos os seus incontáveis defeitos.
Personagens MARAVILHOSAS, escrita irrepreensível e uma miríade de emoções que tanto nos faz rir como nos faz chorar (ou, no meu caso, gritar para as paredes). Uma história nos prende desde a primeira página e com uma mensagem de força, coragem e amor próprio.
Para quem gostou do Limpa, garanto-vos que este livro é o próximo passo para se apaixonarem ainda mais pela escrita da Juno Dawson.
O livro não está a venda nas livrarias portuguesas, mas podem comprá-lo na Amazon (custou apenas 5€ já com portes).
Opinião completa em www.quemmelera.com
A história acompanha a montanha-russa que se torna a vida da adolescente Jana Novak quando é recrutada para se tornar modelo. Envolve todos os assuntos que possam imaginar e um dissecar profundo da indústria da moda e todos os seus incontáveis defeitos.
Personagens MARAVILHOSAS, escrita irrepreensível e uma miríade de emoções que tanto nos faz rir como nos faz chorar (ou, no meu caso, gritar para as paredes). Uma história nos prende desde a primeira página e com uma mensagem de força, coragem e amor próprio.
Para quem gostou do Limpa, garanto-vos que este livro é o próximo passo para se apaixonarem ainda mais pela escrita da Juno Dawson.
O livro não está a venda nas livrarias portuguesas, mas podem comprá-lo na Amazon (custou apenas 5€ já com portes).
Opinião completa em www.quemmelera.com