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A review by jenijo
Speed Shrinking by Susan Shapiro
3.0
This book was interesting. It's about a girl obsessed with losing weight while gorging herself on cupcakes, and obsessed with seeing Shrinks. A lot of it seemed repetetive, but parts were funny. It did have some language, which it could have done without.
The main character gains some weight at the beginning of the book, and losing weight basically takes over her life.. Not one of those, "be happy with who you are" kind of books. I think by the end, that is what the author wants you to feel, but by then its too late. You already feel like crap for however much you weigh.
It was light hearted, and funny, and I enjoyed reading it (besides the language), but at the same time, it wasn't the best for the self-esteem. I'd give it 2 1/2 stars if I could, but I couldn't so I rounded up.
The main character gains some weight at the beginning of the book, and losing weight basically takes over her life.. Not one of those, "be happy with who you are" kind of books. I think by the end, that is what the author wants you to feel, but by then its too late. You already feel like crap for however much you weigh.
It was light hearted, and funny, and I enjoyed reading it (besides the language), but at the same time, it wasn't the best for the self-esteem. I'd give it 2 1/2 stars if I could, but I couldn't so I rounded up.