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A review by carolinamoon
Piglet by Lottie Hazell
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
"How could this have happened to her? She had been so careful to follow the rules, to build her life with Kit so meticulously."
"What a beautiful, fucking mess." A truly satisfying critique of class and the idea of perfect coupledom.
This novel was fully engrossing to me. I had to set a timer if i was reading this on a break, otherwise I'd lose track of time. The physical descriptions of anxiety and discomfort in one's body were relatable. The detail with food was enough to make one salivate. I could tell this writer really loves creating food and the presentation of dishes for family and friends. That mixed with the common bullying people experience during childhood from their family over loving food "too much," hence the protagonist's nickname Piglet, shows up in this novel. If someone had some issues with E.D., I would warn them this book might not be a fun read for them.
"What a beautiful, fucking mess." A truly satisfying critique of class and the idea of perfect coupledom.
This novel was fully engrossing to me. I had to set a timer if i was reading this on a break, otherwise I'd lose track of time. The physical descriptions of anxiety and discomfort in one's body were relatable. The detail with food was enough to make one salivate. I could tell this writer really loves creating food and the presentation of dishes for family and friends. That mixed with the common bullying people experience during childhood from their family over loving food "too much," hence the protagonist's nickname Piglet, shows up in this novel. If someone had some issues with E.D., I would warn them this book might not be a fun read for them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Eating disorder