Reviews

Blubber by Judy Blume

nglofile's review against another edition

1.0

I feel as if I should give this an "it was ok," but I sincerely disliked it. The protagonist was utterly unlikable, and though it is intended to promote discussion and empathy, it doesn't earn it at all.

maddie_1999's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, and Body shaming

katelyn_reads2007's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

3.0

jaimiestarshine's review

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

katastrophe_04's review

challenging emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

elyse_hi's review

funny mysterious fast-paced

3.5

ahd5's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

booksandchocolate's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

4.0

guardianofthebookshelf's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.0

lizzardwilliams's review

slow-paced

1.0

I read this book as a kid and hated it. Remembered it being a bit fat phobic