Reviews

Big Girl by Mecca Jamilah Sullivan

kendragaylelee's review against another edition

4.0

Big Girl unpacks so much of the dynamics between generations of women--the lies we're told about ourselves and our worth, the lies we pass on. And there are some unique parallels between gentrification (who owns a place, who has the right to say what becomes of it) and bodily autonomy (who makes the rules that govern women's bodies, black and brown bodies--who has the right to say). And, y'all, the writing... it's stellar.

This isn't an easy book. A lot of wrestling with fatphobia happens in these pages. Big Girl is a coming of age story. It's a story about the things we become addicted to. And what we can release.

Ultimately, though, it's a story about finding yourself, your own unique way of being, of living unapologetically in the world.

This was a powerful book. And an excellent book club discussion starter. Highly recommend.

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jennmcclafferty's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.5

chekareadswhat's review

challenging emotional hopeful informative sad medium-paced

4.0

shrimpybear's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

absolutely brilliant. this is a new favorite for me. 

sciemi's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative sad 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

3.5

laurynchandler's review against another edition

emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

parsnipsnap's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

zoeigraham's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

sgoldbe2's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

casuallyreadingx's review against another edition

1.0

DNF at 38%....

I tried reading this as an audio and a physical. I just couldnt grasp it enough to keep my attention. Maybe ill come back to it another time!