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

246 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional relaxing fast-paced
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An overweight teen is sure that she’s the weakest link in her high-powered family - until her handsome, athletic, star-student brother has a shocking fall from grace. Fifteen-year-old Virginia Shreves has a larger-than-average body and a plus-size...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,695 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
funny 48%
reflective 48%
hopeful 41%
lighthearted 27%
inspiring 24%
challenging 17%
adventurous 13%
relaxing 10%
sad 6%
dark 3%
informative 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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