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glitterkitter's review against another edition
2.0
I felt like this book was trying too hard to deal with the issues of eating disorders and as a result let other parts of the novel slide, in particular the relationships between characters.
arundlestl's review against another edition
1.0
I like eating disorder books. I know that sounds creepy, but it's true. I also like rehab stories, so I thought this book would be great. But I just couldn't get past the voice. No teenager talks like Janie. Except maybe Ellen Paige in Juno, which is also unrealistic.
honeyplot's review against another edition
5.0
this book is great. I feel like everyone should read this, and this book really gives a well-written view of suffering an eating disorder
mesy_mark's review against another edition
1.0
Stereotypical Ed Story
This follows a general outline of a lot of eating disorder themed books. Female main character has an unknown Ed till it gets discovered and then in treatment. She has bickering parents, perfectionism in her eyes, poor body image, and feeling inadequate. She falls in on one of two camps, the bulimic or anorexic side and can't comprehend the other. She has her middle class struggles and it was just boring. There's not much to this book. It's simple. Weird that instead of saying goddammit it it would odmit the o with a dash. But there is nothing I can take away from this book that is memorable maybe except puking in socks and chucking it out the window.
This follows a general outline of a lot of eating disorder themed books. Female main character has an unknown Ed till it gets discovered and then in treatment. She has bickering parents, perfectionism in her eyes, poor body image, and feeling inadequate. She falls in on one of two camps, the bulimic or anorexic side and can't comprehend the other. She has her middle class struggles and it was just boring. There's not much to this book. It's simple. Weird that instead of saying goddammit it it would odmit the o with a dash. But there is nothing I can take away from this book that is memorable maybe except puking in socks and chucking it out the window.
kristid's review against another edition
3.0
This one has been sitting on my shelf for a long time. I'm not sure why I was so apprehensive about reading it. I think I was scared after reading Wintergirls by Laure Halse Anderson. I have to be in a mood for books that drain me emotionally like that. Wintergirls was difficult to read, and I don't think I was ready to tackle something like that again so soon.
But Purge was a lot different than Wintergirls. Besides the fact that it's about Bulimia and not Anorexia, it also very easy to read. Not saying that it was “enjoyable” to read about girls struggling with their body weight, but I enjoyed Janie as a character and I enjoyed reading her story.
I loved that this was about more than just Janie's struggle, this novel really shows that eating disorders are a universal epidemic. That it's not only girls, there are boys too, that it's not only teens, there are adults too.
It's heartbreaking to know that the author used her personal experience to write this novel. But I'm glad she shared her experience and hopefully has been an inspiration. Despite the topic of this novel, I really enjoyed Littman's writing.
But Purge was a lot different than Wintergirls. Besides the fact that it's about Bulimia and not Anorexia, it also very easy to read. Not saying that it was “enjoyable” to read about girls struggling with their body weight, but I enjoyed Janie as a character and I enjoyed reading her story.
I loved that this was about more than just Janie's struggle, this novel really shows that eating disorders are a universal epidemic. That it's not only girls, there are boys too, that it's not only teens, there are adults too.
It's heartbreaking to know that the author used her personal experience to write this novel. But I'm glad she shared her experience and hopefully has been an inspiration. Despite the topic of this novel, I really enjoyed Littman's writing.
hereisenough's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
this is one of those books thats hard to right a review for because it was close to you (not exactly in the way you think okay.) and was beautiful in a very quiet yet inspiring way. Didn't make you depressed/suicidal/bad trigger, which rarely happens with books dealing with ed (*coughwintergirlscough*)
This point of view was wow and the story that unfolded was so... it wasn't overdone, yet you hurt for her so badly. The therapy sessions weren't annoying to read at all and actualy prompt thought...
It was a great point of view with a lot of really good aspects about ED in it, like how they aren't just for girls, etc.
Cant write a good review on this for my life but I loved this one.
this is one of those books thats hard to right a review for because it was close to you (not exactly in the way you think okay.) and was beautiful in a very quiet yet inspiring way. Didn't make you depressed/suicidal/bad trigger, which rarely happens with books dealing with ed (*coughwintergirlscough*)
This point of view was wow and the story that unfolded was so... it wasn't overdone, yet you hurt for her so badly. The therapy sessions weren't annoying to read at all and actualy prompt thought...
It was a great point of view with a lot of really good aspects about ED in it, like how they aren't just for girls, etc.
Cant write a good review on this for my life but I loved this one.
trin_ney18's review against another edition
3.0
It Has Been So Long
Before starting the book I was scrolling through the reviews and found that it was often being compared to [bc:Wintergirls|5152478|Wintergirls|Laurie Halse Anderson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1346343878s/5152478.jpg|5219477]
I completely disregarded this. (Seeing as I am just now starting Wintergirls I didn't think it fair to compare). On its own Purge was actually very interesting. It allows you to see into the world of the hospitals where people with ED's go. From the start I was pulled in and I didn't want to put it down. (Who needs school? Am I right or am I right?) I found the characters easy to get into and I liked how the author didn't spend a lot of time on appearances and left it up to interpretation. My title makes sense because this book made me tear up. It has been too long since a book has worked up that emotion from me. Obviously something was done right.
My problem was how late we found things out. Up until the very end we didn't have the full story of how Janie ended up in the hospital. After things came together I feel the end came so quick. It was like here's the last piece and close curtain. Though I did enjoy the character development in this short period.
I didn't love it but it's definitely something worth reading if you are a freak about ED's like yours sincerely. Maybe in the future I'll pick it up again.
Before starting the book I was scrolling through the reviews and found that it was often being compared to [bc:Wintergirls|5152478|Wintergirls|Laurie Halse Anderson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1346343878s/5152478.jpg|5219477]
I completely disregarded this. (Seeing as I am just now starting Wintergirls I didn't think it fair to compare). On its own Purge was actually very interesting. It allows you to see into the world of the hospitals where people with ED's go. From the start I was pulled in and I didn't want to put it down. (Who needs school? Am I right or am I right?) I found the characters easy to get into and I liked how the author didn't spend a lot of time on appearances and left it up to interpretation. My title makes sense because this book made me tear up. It has been too long since a book has worked up that emotion from me. Obviously something was done right.
My problem was how late we found things out. Up until the very end we didn't have the full story of how Janie ended up in the hospital. After things came together I feel the end came so quick. It was like here's the last piece and close curtain. Though I did enjoy the character development in this short period.
I didn't love it but it's definitely something worth reading if you are a freak about ED's like yours sincerely. Maybe in the future I'll pick it up again.
books_plan_create's review against another edition
2.0
To be honest, I was a little disappointed with this book. I was so eager to read it, but it just left me feeling cheated. Part of it was the span the book covers. Three weeks and she is suddenly all better? Well not all better, but well enough to be out on her own. Two days after Janie's major breakthrough and she is getting out? I guess it could happen but I just don't buy it. I did appreciate seeing her struggle with overcoming bulimia and even having setbacks. And again, she has a setback, a big one, but gets out a few days later?