kgbinks's review against another edition
5.0
I couldn't put it down. It was fun and sassy. Relatable and very possibly a new favorite I can see myself rereading when ever I need a confidence boost.
annieb123's review against another edition
5.0
It's difficult for me to write a coherent review for this book. I would've said that I'm NOT the target audience, except i think this book is relevant to everyone. The voice is clear and really resonated with me (I do have teenaged kids so maybe that's part of it). It was just so -real-. There are literally a handful of books in my life which have sucked me in so thoroughly that I forgot where i was. This one made me miss my bus stop. :)
Yes. More, please. Thank you.
Yes. More, please. Thank you.
juliterario's review against another edition
4.0
- SIN SPOILERS -
¡Y terminé Dumplin! Le tenía muchas ganas a este libro pero la verdad es que no pensé que me fuera a gustar tanto.
Al principio iba a dalr 3/5 estrellas, pero me pareció muy poco para este libro porque, por más de que no sea una obra maestra con descripciones deslumbrantes o una trama atrapante, es un libro con poder. Así que le di a Dumplin' 4/5 estrellas porque se lo merece y, sobre todo, no sabría como darle una puntuación más baja sin sentirme culpable. Los personajes están muy bien construidos cuando nos basamos en el tema del que trata la historia y poder sumergirme de ese modo en la mente de nuestra protagonista fue increíble. Porque eso es lo que necesitamos. Y este libro es revolucionario para la sociedad de etiquetas en la que vivimos.
Un must-read sin duda.
Para todos.
¡Y terminé Dumplin! Le tenía muchas ganas a este libro pero la verdad es que no pensé que me fuera a gustar tanto.
Al principio iba a dalr 3/5 estrellas, pero me pareció muy poco para este libro porque, por más de que no sea una obra maestra con descripciones deslumbrantes o una trama atrapante, es un libro con poder. Así que le di a Dumplin' 4/5 estrellas porque se lo merece y, sobre todo, no sabría como darle una puntuación más baja sin sentirme culpable. Los personajes están muy bien construidos cuando nos basamos en el tema del que trata la historia y poder sumergirme de ese modo en la mente de nuestra protagonista fue increíble. Porque eso es lo que necesitamos. Y este libro es revolucionario para la sociedad de etiquetas en la que vivimos.
Un must-read sin duda.
Para todos.
kendramb's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
4.0
sorman0110's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes cheesy and often predictable YA novel that deals with common teen angst problems; acceptance, bullying, body image issues, friendship, first love, family dynamics, etc. However, I loved this author's writing style, and often times she made me laugh out loud at the antics of her main character, Willowdean, aka Dumplin.'
Willowdean is an overweight teen, whose mom is a former beauty queen. Each year their small town in Texas holds the annual Miss Teen Bluebonnet pageant, and Willowdean decides to sign up and participate, which leads to some misunderstandings between her and her best friend Ellen, and also sparks a movement among some of the high school's misfit girls who also decide to enter the pageant as well. Quick and easy read that I found highly enjoyable!
Willowdean is an overweight teen, whose mom is a former beauty queen. Each year their small town in Texas holds the annual Miss Teen Bluebonnet pageant, and Willowdean decides to sign up and participate, which leads to some misunderstandings between her and her best friend Ellen, and also sparks a movement among some of the high school's misfit girls who also decide to enter the pageant as well. Quick and easy read that I found highly enjoyable!
rebbemcc's review against another edition
4.0
Pleasantly surprised. The characters felt appropriately complex -- insightful and stupid, lovely and maddening -- just as teenagers really are. Handled the body positivity and sexual positivity messages fairly well. Wished there was more of the mother-daughter relationship; I thought there was more to dive into there. A solid read.
ghostduchess's review against another edition
5.0
A lovely book about coming to terms with self. Many probably see it as Willowdean's coming to terms, but Bo, Ellen, Hannah, Millie, Amanda, and even Rosie. It's not about promoting fat; it's about loving yourself and knowing your flaws.
nglofile's review against another edition
4.0
This book would have meant so much to me had I had it when I was younger. I understand some of the disillusion expressed by other reviewers, and yes, some of the complaints are valid. Still, one of the aspects I most appreciate is that Willowdean is flawed. She occasionally thinks and says hurtful things, even as she knows how that scars. She isn't always brave. She is often unwise. She's a teen herself. Her journey is ongoing. Not a one of us is pure in our motives or in how we treat others -- still less in how we may think of others. Truth be told, we tend to be hardest on issues in others that we most dislike in ourselves.
I could nitpick some of the narrative choices and the occasional afterschool-special spelling out of theme, but that's not where I want to land. This is fun, spirited, heartfelt, and offers a diversity in representation that is still sorely lacking. I applaud.
I could nitpick some of the narrative choices and the occasional afterschool-special spelling out of theme, but that's not where I want to land. This is fun, spirited, heartfelt, and offers a diversity in representation that is still sorely lacking. I applaud.