The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things

Virginia Shreves #1

Carolyn Mackler

256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional relaxing fast-paced
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Fifteen-year-old Virginia Shreves has a larger-than-average body and a plus-size inferiority complex, especially when she compares herself to her slim, brilliant, picture-perfect family. But that’s before a shocking phone call — and a horrifying a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,662 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 46%
funny 42%
hopeful 38%
lighthearted 30%
inspiring 19%
challenging 15%
adventurous 11%
relaxing 11%
informative 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 46%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.62

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