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rupanjali's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Sexism, Body shaming, and Homophobia
Minor: Ableism and Transphobia
sassqcat's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I liked the book but Dolly's use of the r-slur and Vivica's comments on immigrants were unnecessary. I understand that Dolly is portrayed as mean and superficial and Vivica is supposed to be dumb but nothing would have changed in the book if those parts were not included. •–• Plus there was a lot of fat shaming done. Also, I think it's weird how Mel didn't just search up Max and how quick John was to propose.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Minor: Ableism and Xenophobia
lme417's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
Minor: Transphobia
I loved this story when it first came out but as a reread, woof. 2002 was a long time ago. It’s a cute story with a lot of attitudes that we hopefully left behind in the early aughts (diet culture, judging women for having sex, calling someone r*tarded, etc.)nemaria's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
1.0
DNF at 55%. Very juvenile for a book supposedly about adults, and too many outdated and offensive cliches for my taste. I get that this is an older book, but there's only so much I can take of "he won't buy the cow if he can get the milk for free", "you bought her ice cream so she'll definitely put out", "he can't be gay if he disrespects chenille", etc, etc. I gave it a chance because I really like epistolaries, but the format just can't make up for its many flaws.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Homophobia, Sexism, and Transphobia
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