My rating: 4.5*
Genre I reckon: Self-discovery whilst dieting, humour
Buy link: Amazon
Now, to you, my lovely blog readers, I will make a little confession...
I read this book as I recently discovered this author online. She's a fabulous person, supporting her fellow authors.
When I learned she'd also written about a girl with weight issues I was worried.
Will it look like I copied her, when my WIP gets released?
I'm happy to report it won't.
I'd already started writing when I discovered her, for a start.
And although we cover the same topic, it's from different perspectives. Plus, y'know, US vs UK thought processes and spellings, oh, and culture.
So, my review of Fat Girl...
A very open and honest book about the struggles of Fat Girl.
Bless her, her self-loathing really has climaxed. And she's
faced with having to deal with her issues.
But her therapy sessions go deeper and further than she
expected.
I really liked Claire; a very flawed MC.
I'm British, so self-deprecation kinda goes with the
territory, and I respected that aspect of her character.
It is not an easy read. As Claire punishes herself with her
strict starvation and harsh exercise regime I was screaming, and almost
throwing my Kindle across the room! "What are you doing?" I asked
her. Strangely, the character didn't respond ;-)
Dating fiascos and family troubles run riot in this sombre
yet funny novel.
And it is funny. There's a wry humour running throughout.
This is a great journey through self-discovery, taking the
scenic road, bumpy hills included.
Any book reviewed on my blog comes with a genuine "recommend to a friend" status.
And this is no exception.
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