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tranghoang's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Need to get physical copy so i can mark tf up
The middle dragged on a whee bit
The middle dragged on a whee bit
court_of_stories's review
3.5
- plussize FMC
- writer
- toxic work environment
- anxiety rep
- racism and inequality in society
- sapphic
*I think the synopsis spoilers a bit, and lead me to believe this story would go into a different kind of direction than it does. However, I do like it a lot regardless. It has to be said though.
"Home Bodies" is in my opinion a very important book because it doesn't sugarcoat uncomfortable and dark topics. F.e. depression is a big topic being discussed in this book, and because the protagonist feels the way she feels she makes some bad decisions...In that matter it reminds me a bit of "The Way I Used to be". Another important topic that is shown in its different shades is racism. How it starts with very small things people are often not aware of - you can see this very good in a conversation between the main character and a (white) friend of hers early on in the book. Diversity is also a topic that is addressed, not as a main theme in that sense, but more in the way "just let's normalize sapphic couples in books" (the MC, Mickey, has her sexuality figured out, the book is not about that, or coming-out) Though queerphobia too is a theme when it comes to Mickey's gf's (Lex's) mom.
The book has a few lengths in my opinion, therefore not a 5/5, but don't let this hold you back, it is a must-read.
hevlav's review against another edition
This book is so absorbed in the breakdown of Mickey’s relationship it completely lost the plot.
shannonohannessian's review against another edition
3.0
I wish the pacing was a little quicker & we got more answers, but still an important story!
dakarif's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
bri_clee's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sara_mackey's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this book. I listened to the audio version, and I was sucked into the story immediately. Mickey, the protagonist, annoyed and frustrated me at times with some of her thoughts and decision-making, but she was very REAL. Like everyone, she still has some growing up and maturing to do, and I think many people can relate to that.
My only criticism is I think the blurb gives away too much of the story.
My only criticism is I think the blurb gives away too much of the story.
Spoiler
The blurb mentions her letter going viral, but that does not happen until the book is almost over. I kept waiting for it to happen much sooner and was very surprised the book summary revealed so much.jacbom17's review against another edition
4.0
This book is so interesting and really good. It got hard seeing the main character make mistakes but it was just so real and understandable. I really liked how the author wrote about several conflicts how they layered and intersected. She was dealing with racism at work, family homophobia, ex drama, parental expectations and abandonment. When the main character goes back home for a few weeks it's refreshingly normal- nostalgic, disappointing, exhausting, annoying, but surrounded with love.