Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Dumplin' by Julie Murphy

11 reviews

latoyareadsdaily's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

4.0

I was called Dumplin' as a child and one of my parents died a few months ago. I could relate to many of the subjects dealt with in this novel. Willowdean felt like another version of myself that went to all the places I didn't and dealt with her grief in a real way. I like the way body image and loss- and new love- were dealt with sensitivity. There was one thing I was not satisfied with and it was the ending as it relates to Will's decision about Bo but... it's a series and I have started the next book already! Reading Dumplin' is a feel good comfort read. I laughed out at some points in the story because Will is so funny. I like Bo. I also like Mitch but I could feel the disconnect in all the right places.

Like I said... I have started Puddin' and I am soooo ready for it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

syd_s_r's review

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

A funny and honest look into the pageant world and the realities of being a plus size teenager. I really didn't care to read about a pageant, but the stereotype subversion and Dolly Parton songs made me pick up this book, and I don't regret reading it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Grief

Moderate: Bullying and Cursing

curiosity_ghost's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Death of parent

kaylaannsreads's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Grief

ishouldbereading's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS BOOK

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Body shaming

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Grief, Outing, and Sexual content

ilana_pop's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

Ridiculously adorable and fun. So heartwarming and important all at the same time. Amazing audiobook performance by Eileen Stevens!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Death of parent

aceofsphades_reads's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol

hayleyvem's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Dysphoria, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol and Homophobia

peachynatalie's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

marisabenn's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• 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

3.25

Such a cute book. I love reading this when I'm in the mood for a funny and light read. Bo is so sweet, and I love how real all the characters seem. It has it's issues that I felt had easy fixes, but I mostly enjoyed the story. The movie is cute, too!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming

Minor: Cancer and Death of parent