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kteq's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
4.0
Another reviewer said "this is not a book i would recommend widely, but i think its 1000% worth reading." Malaya suffers a lot of cruelty in this story and the transformation of her voice from observer of life to active participant was an emotional one to follow - be sure to check content warnings.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Racism, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
readandfindout's review against another edition
slow-paced
3.5
Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4 stars
Characters: 3 stars
Plot: 3 stars
Themes: 4 stars
Characters: 3 stars
Plot: 3 stars
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, Grief, and Death of parent
alexture's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Child abuse and Racism
Minor: Racial slurs
bookedandfrizzy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? No
5.0
Moderate: Fatphobia and Racism
amiegold's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Big girl is a beautiful story about a young black girl growing up in Harlem in a body that is not universally accepted in the 90s. I think any girl who grew up in the 90s can relate to the hyper scrutiny on young girls bodies. But this book takes that experience and multiplies it by 10. As a morbidly obese young girl, everyone is constantly trying to shame her into being more healthy and losing weight.
As the story unfolds, Malaya begins to learn to love herself and find motivation outside of the shame that is constantly thrust upon her. I love seeing her come into her own and become such a strong, inspiring character. I also love the setting in Harlem and the way the author portrayed gentrification there. Beautiful and important story!
As the story unfolds, Malaya begins to learn to love herself and find motivation outside of the shame that is constantly thrust upon her. I love seeing her come into her own and become such a strong, inspiring character. I also love the setting in Harlem and the way the author portrayed gentrification there. Beautiful and important story!
Graphic: Fatphobia, Racism, and Sexual content
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