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befrazzledenby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Suicide
radclyffe_uhaul's review against another edition
Graphic: Eating disorder and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Vomit
seawarrior's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Eating disorder, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Vomit
valmai's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Vomit, and Death of parent
btwnprintedpgs's review
- 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
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Grief
Moderate: Vomit and Death of parent
phoebemurtagh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
thelittlestmermaid's review against another edition
4.0
Stories about eating disorders are hard to tell, and often are done poorly. Hungry Ghosts is not one of those stories. It is beautifully done, touching on very sensitive topics in a realistic yet careful way. It's a difficult read but also very important. I highly recommend it but please look into trigger warnings before going into it. The artwork is lovely and suited the story.
TW - body shaming, fatphobia, death of a parent, grief
4 stars
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, and Death of parent
thewizardofbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The art style and character growth work together organically to strengthen the story as Val slowly eases toward some body acceptance. It's a hard road, but the illustrations are light and honest with color being expertly chosen to strengthen character emotions. The color scheme is based in light pastels of pink, greens, and blues which work to soften, ever so slightly, the heaviness of the topic. Darker tones are used to depict strong, negative emotions like sadness, depression, and grief. The mother, and with her, the abusiveness, is often pictured in a darker blue hue and when Val deals with intrusive thoughts about her body, food, and her mother, she too is depicted in deeper tones.
The story, while difficult, is hopeful and poignant. It reaches out and holds tight, making it a quick read. I would highly recommend it to those who enjoy graphic novels, realistic fiction, and art.
CW: ED, Emotional Abuse, Fatphobia, Death
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Death of parent
mellasmusings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Fatphobia
livlamentloathe's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Self harm, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent