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A review by mjenae
Blubber by Judy Blume
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Actually one of my favorite—possibly favorite—Judy Blume book I've read yet. Most of the kids in this book made me go a little insane—they're truly evil at times—but I like when books make me feel.
I loved the style, Jill's voice. I kept laughing and having to read the funny parts out loud to my family. I loved Jill's family, and the random facts included that had no bearing on the plot. It really felt like a story being told by an eleven-year-old.
I think I'll give it to my ten-year-old sister to read next. Every girl her age needs this book.
Update: my little sister gobbled it up, loved it, and passed it on to a friend. Success! Thanks, Judy.
I loved the style, Jill's voice. I kept laughing and having to read the funny parts out loud to my family. I loved Jill's family, and the random facts included that had no bearing on the plot. It really felt like a story being told by an eleven-year-old.
I think I'll give it to my ten-year-old sister to read next. Every girl her age needs this book.
Update: my little sister gobbled it up, loved it, and passed it on to a friend. Success! Thanks, Judy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Toxic friendship