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litbrett's review against another edition
I hated the MC—she was just too annoying and bitchy, while simultaneously being completely unaware of both personality traits.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Infertility, Fatphobia, and Pregnancy
ctmy04's review against another edition
wasn't comfortable w portrayal of eating disorders and homosexuality. common themes talked about in the novel and couldn't look past it nor stomach it any further.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Homophobia
sabrinakennedy's review against another edition
This book was written in 1998 and fat shames as such. The book is about a curvy size 16 who is so large that she had to learn to love herself despite what people think of her. As a size 16/18, it made me feel worse about myself, not better. Also there is some casual homophobia and dismissal of a late in life lesbian. I think this is just because of when it was written. Other Jennifer Weiner books do not have these problems.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Homophobia
itschelseaw's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
During the first part in particular I almost put the book down. I’m very glad we’ve moved past this book as the groundbreaking example of fat women in the media. I say this a fat woman too. I’m glad Cannie found a way to love herself, especially after all the trauma she went through. I definitely had to keep reminding myself that this was published in the 90s though, because wow have things changed.
Also, the casual, persistent homophobia ALSO almost made me put the book down a few times.
Also, the casual, persistent homophobia ALSO almost made me put the book down a few times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Fatphobia
Moderate: Homophobia and Abandonment
Minor: Blood
kdunn215's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.75
First half of the book I wasn’t crazy about, but the second half I was glued to every page. Emotional with a big twist.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
betzd's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Homophobia
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