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emilyisreading2024's review against another edition
3.0
I would have liked to read more about the actual progression of the main character's development. The Kindle edition had quite a few typos/editing errors. Overall, it was okay.
carobcbg's review against another edition
2.0
I think part of the problem was my expectations going into the story. Instead of identifying with the protagonist, I found her a little silly and very selfish. Nice bits of humour thrown in, not badly written, but seemed a very superficial type of story. There were so many plot points that could have been used more effectively in character development and I felt it all ended up a little wishy-washy in the end.
sfujii's review against another edition
3.0
Meh - it was okay, but I've certainly read worse. As it progresses and she isn't talking about food so much, it gets better. Though this book has a TON of similes - a bit much if you ask me. I mean, good for you, you can use a literary device. Get over it and move on. Probably a good beach read, but not what I was really in the mood for, I guess.
shicklin's review against another edition
2.0
So...I have a book club in Indonesia now, and I am so thankful for kindles--otherwise it would be impossible. This was our first book, and quite frankly I was disappointed. It was fluffy, and overly-focused on bad fat jokes and food. I am going to give it 2 stars, because if you could get past that (and it took a while), there was an interesting story underneath. I also think there are a number of great discussion points, and there were things I could relate to on different levels. It is one of those books, that the more I think about, I may end up liking. ANd I just don't want to like it...
One discussion question I came up with from the book: What do you think of the philosophy, "Play the ball where the monkey drops it"? She talked about a golf course in thailand that had a problem with monkeys stealing the balls. They finally overcame it by adding that challenge to their golf course rules. Through the whole book, I felt like it could almost shine if there was an element of Christ at the bedrock of it all.
One discussion question I came up with from the book: What do you think of the philosophy, "Play the ball where the monkey drops it"? She talked about a golf course in thailand that had a problem with monkeys stealing the balls. They finally overcame it by adding that challenge to their golf course rules. Through the whole book, I felt like it could almost shine if there was an element of Christ at the bedrock of it all.
mandyherbet's review against another edition
1.0
Abbie Jennings is the New York Sentinel's top restaurant critic and, as a result, she's gotten rather, well, zaftig over the years. Forced to take a six-month hiatus from her job, she decides to lose weight and in the process, gains her happiness.
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I'm sorry, but this is why I generally avoid self-published books. While Abbie was a likeable character, the writing style left much to be desired. I never knew why she kept addressing the reader throughout the book and it read more like a diary than a novel. The formatting in my kindle version meant that it was unclear where some characters' dialogue ended and the next began and this is before I even get to the story. Let's just say that everything seemed to happen and resolve very quickly, without any shred of believability. This is the lightest of the lightest fluff and only really works if you don't think at all. Ever.
ZZZzzzzzzzz
I'm sorry, but this is why I generally avoid self-published books. While Abbie was a likeable character, the writing style left much to be desired. I never knew why she kept addressing the reader throughout the book and it read more like a diary than a novel. The formatting in my kindle version meant that it was unclear where some characters' dialogue ended and the next began and this is before I even get to the story. Let's just say that everything seemed to happen and resolve very quickly, without any shred of believability. This is the lightest of the lightest fluff and only really works if you don't think at all. Ever.
mmasten's review against another edition
3.0
This was a book about a food critic whose job is in jeopardy because of her size (she is easily recognizable). Taking a break from her job she is able to take a step back and realize what is important in life.
zigalayho's review against another edition
4.0
Ok, I also bought this book as a kindle DOD, and was eager to read it. This was one that I zoomed through fairly quickly. A lot of people that have read this book are down-putting about all the depreciating fat jokes and comments that Abby makes about herself. Well, hello, she's fat!! I know from experience (past and present) that when you are presently fat -before you finally get off your a** and do something about it- you tend to put yourself down mentally and out loud on a fairly regular basis. And if you've lost your job over it, I'm sure that would safely double. So that didn't bother me; as a matter of fact, I found myself at times nodding in agreement...
I liked the characters, I liked the plot, skipped the recipes, and was entertained. That's all I really ask from most books that I read. I want to connect or relate to my characters and be entertained. I enjoyed Jenny's story and look forward to reading other novels she has written.
I liked the characters, I liked the plot, skipped the recipes, and was entertained. That's all I really ask from most books that I read. I want to connect or relate to my characters and be entertained. I enjoyed Jenny's story and look forward to reading other novels she has written.
molli526's review against another edition
2.0
I can't believe I paid 99 cents for this. It was just OK. I am hoping a few of the recipes will be the saving grace. I bought it for Kindle, and there were A LOT of editing errors. It drove me nuts that they would switch from Abbie to Abby back to Abbie. They also had a chapter of calling Mortie, Mordie.
If anyone wants to read it, I can loan on Kindle.
If anyone wants to read it, I can loan on Kindle.
lenoreo's review against another edition
4.0
Actually a 4.5 stars. This book started out and I wasn't sure I was going to appreciate it....the fat jokes came across harsh, and I wasn't sure what the angle of the book was. But I ended up getting sucked right in.... Love the Abster. So much thought-provoking stuff.... A heroine with definite flaws, but you rooted for her... I cried a lot. Yeah....apparently I'm not feeling sentence complete-ish today.