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A review by sanmeow
Girl Oil by Grace P. Fong
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
this short story follows chelle, who wants to be just like her roommate wenqian. when she doesn't get a role she auditioned for, she's told that it's because she's too fat. so, she starts using an oil that changes her body, in hopes that it'll make her better.
i understand that this is a commentary on topics such as beauty standards, body shaming, and the influence beauty products can have on a person not just physically but also mentally. still, i feel like the message isn't strong enough, which might be because of how short this is. overall, i appreciate the message but it's not as memorable as it could've been.
i understand that this is a commentary on topics such as beauty standards, body shaming, and the influence beauty products can have on a person not just physically but also mentally. still, i feel like the message isn't strong enough, which might be because of how short this is. overall, i appreciate the message but it's not as memorable as it could've been.