Reviews with content warning for Outing - Affamata

I was expecting the nature of the book and the things it at times deals with, such as eating disorders and mommy issues that this would be a serious read. I found myself laughing out loud at times and genuinely tearing up, feeling seen by Rachel's feelings and the genuine love and vulnerability she feels. Even thought it wasn't a <spoilers> happy ending where the girl gets the girl in the end, I found it hopeful that she didn't backslide or relapse into her old ways. I found it inspiring, and humbling, for her to learn the lessons she did. The prose, as funny as it is, was at times poetic and lovely to read. I finished the entire book in one sitting, would definitely reccomend!

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kcakes719's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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dakotahreads's review against another edition

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funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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tanviuma's review against another edition

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emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.25

i loved this book - clearly as i read it in one day. i related to rachel a lot and found it comforting to have a similar experience written out in front of me. however i think people in ed recovery should be wary of reading this, as although it could be helpful in some cases it can also be very triggering. especially the first half of the book. however i think melissa broder did not intend for it to be triggering and i applaud her amazing writing.

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decie's review against another edition

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

2.25

I like weird books but this was....so fucking weird. like if someone turned the pro ana side of 2015 tumblr into a book.

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szpetot's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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himboluvr's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

3.75

really good for someone who likes mean lesbians and insufferable women this book is broken people being broken people and is not happy but it’s good and the ending isn’t what you want or expected but worth it

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anapthine's review against another edition

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emotional funny slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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