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A review by vanlaw
Piglet by Lottie Hazell
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a really hard read for me, but overall I did appreciate the story and what it was saying.
Having struggled with overconsumption and binge eating habits as emotional coping mechanisms, it was difficult to see parts of my experience reflected in Piglet. I didn’t want to see my own self-hatred or shame or judgements reflected in a story, even if I wouldn’t have made the same choices as Piglet.
It was also hard to connect with any of the characters. No one was likeable or sympathetic. I wanted to find compassion for Piglet, but there was so much seething anger in her perspective.
Having struggled with overconsumption and binge eating habits as emotional coping mechanisms, it was difficult to see parts of my experience reflected in Piglet. I didn’t want to see my own self-hatred or shame or judgements reflected in a story, even if I wouldn’t have made the same choices as Piglet.
It was also hard to connect with any of the characters. No one was likeable or sympathetic. I wanted to find compassion for Piglet, but there was so much seething anger in her perspective.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder