Reviews

Blubber by Judy Blume

ghostduchess's review

2.0

I remember loving Judy Blume books as a child, but I do not recall reading this one. I am reading through a list of banned books. Many of those books are children's stories. They are also not usually much to be banned. I do understand why parents might want this banned, though I don't believe in book banning. It's a book about bullying. The book is harsh at times. Children who behave as these girls do can often cause severe emotional trauma to their peers. These are the girls that trigger suicidal thoughts in middle school girls. I think that this book is quite realistic, but as someone who has experienced verbal abuse, I found it hard to listen to in parts.

nglofile's review

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

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

3.0

jaimiestarshine's review against another edition

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 against another edition

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 against another edition

funny mysterious fast-paced

3.5

ahd5's review against another edition

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