The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things

Virginia Shreves #1

Carolyn Mackler

244 pages first pub 2003 (view editions) user-added

fiction contemporary young adult emotional relaxing fast-paced
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A reader who enjoys candid, humorous explorations of teenage self-acceptance amidst family chaos and societal pressures would find this book ideal.

Description

Fifteen-year-old Virginia Shreves has a larger-than-average body and a plus-size inferiority complex, especially when she compares herself to her slim, brilliant, picture-perfect family. But that’s before a shocking phone call — and a horrifying a...

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Community Reviews

3.63
based on 3,578 reviews

Moods

emotional: 72%

reflective: 50%

funny: 45%

hopeful: 42%

lighthearted: 30%

inspiring: 25%

challenging: 15%

adventurous: 10%

sad: 10%

relaxing: 7%

dark: 5%

informative: 2%

tense: 2%


Pace

48% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose A mix
86% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

64% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

91% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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