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272 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349017846
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Description
Growing up in rapidly gentrifying 90s Harlem, Malaya struggles to fit into a world that makes no room for her. She’s funny, creative and smart, but all people see – even those who love her – is her size. At eight, she is forced to go to Weight Wat...
Community Reviews Summary of 373 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 48%
challenging 41%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 23%
tense 17%
funny 12%
dark 10%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
Death of parent, Grief, Sexual contentMinor
Domestic abuse
272 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349017846
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Description
Growing up in rapidly gentrifying 90s Harlem, Malaya struggles to fit into a world that makes no room for her. She’s funny, creative and smart, but all people see – even those who love her – is her size. At eight, she is forced to go to Weight Wat...
Community Reviews Summary of 373 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 48%
challenging 41%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 23%
tense 17%
funny 12%
dark 10%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
Death of parent, Grief, Sexual contentMinor
Domestic abuse