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lisas_novel_idea's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The writing style slowed me down and I feel like the POV switched occasionally in an awkward manner. I could be wrong. I liked the story, but because I couldn’t get past the style, only a 3 star for me. However, I also think the fragmented style fit the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Mental illness, Violence, and War
Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia
zohannah's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I haven’t rated a book below 3 stars in at least 5 years but this one barely deserves the 2 I’m giving it. Angie wasn’t given any real empathy in the narration and I got so tired of her being referred to as “Fat Angie” five times a page. If the book described her chin as doubled or reminded me about how her belly hung over her jeans one more time, I was going to lose it. I know this book is trying to give some nuanced critique of fatphobia but all it does is shame and ogle at Angie. A real shame of a book overall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Homophobia, Fatphobia, Bullying, Body shaming, Grief, Self harm, Death, and Lesbophobia
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