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siobhanward's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
There's a really distinct difference between Weiner's older work and her newer work, and it's clear that she's really honed her style and characters in the past decade. While all of her protagonists are fairly similar, in recent years she's managed to make them a lot more sympathetic, which makes the book a lot better. This book was sweet - everything worked out pretty perfectly, but I also don't read Weiner's books expecting much else, since they're usually light reads. I liked the topics Weiner tackled in this one, and loved the focus on mother/daughter relationships. Though I am a little horrified that Abby cheated on her long-term partner and it was just kind of glossed over? That was a bit of a shock to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Abortion
Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexual content
lenklink's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Pregnancy, Fatphobia, and Abortion
intentionalreadinglife's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I stayed up entirely too late to read this in one setting. It made me laugh, it challenged me and it made me feel hopeful too! It delves into some very serious topics so be sure to check content/trigger warnings if you're a sensitive reader.
"Eileen wanted her daughter to shrink herself to fit into the space the world allotted, instead of fighting to change the systems and institutions that wanted women to keep themselves small. She treated Abby like a problem in need of solving instead of asking, even once, whether it was the world, not her daughter, that might have been wrong."
"You can't leave yourself open to the good things - happiness, true love, real connection - if you aren't willing to risk being hurt."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Abortion, and Pregnancy
ukponge's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Misogyny, Fatphobia, Pregnancy, and Medical content
minker's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A quick read focusing on the authors new love of biking, with a “fat” lead, about love, choices made, teenage issues and adult/parent relationships
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abortion, and Pregnancy
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