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352 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062687746
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication date: 06 March 2020
Description
Called a "masterpiece" in a starred review from School Library Journal, award-winning author Chris Crutcher's acclaimed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes is an enduring classic.This bestselling novel is about love, loyalty, and friendship in the face o...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,311 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
tense 60%
challenging 55%
sad 55%
hopeful 50%
reflective 45%
inspiring 35%
funny 25%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 42% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 27% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Bullying, FatphobiaModerate
Abortion, Eating disorder, AbandonmentMinor
Homophobia, Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury352 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062687746
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication date: 06 March 2020
Description
Called a "masterpiece" in a starred review from School Library Journal, award-winning author Chris Crutcher's acclaimed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes is an enduring classic.This bestselling novel is about love, loyalty, and friendship in the face o...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,311 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
tense 60%
challenging 55%
sad 55%
hopeful 50%
reflective 45%
inspiring 35%
funny 25%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 42% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 27% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Bullying, FatphobiaModerate
Abortion, Eating disorder, AbandonmentMinor
Homophobia, Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury