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

6 hours • first pub 2003 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary young adult emotional relaxing fast-paced
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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 Summary of 2,682 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 50%
funny 46%
hopeful 42%
lighthearted 28%
inspiring 21%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
relaxing 10%
sad 7%
dark 3%
informative 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 46%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.62

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