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amberinpieces's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Fatphobia, Rape, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
callidoralblack's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
kimalah's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I didn’t know anything about Curves for Days when I saw it in Read Now on NetGalley, but the description and the cover art made me grab it. I am so, so glad that i did.
Rosie is a great character. She is a plus sized woman who deals with all that entails, from people commenting on what she eats at a restaurant to worrying if a store has something in her size to not swimming for years because of how she is treated while wearing a bathing suit. She is a very strong woman who left the city where she was living because of the loss of privacy and abuse she received after winning an $80 million lottery. It takes a lot of faith in oneself to do that.
One thing I have to mention is the depiction of Rosie’s experience as a member of the working poor. The small details included, like the feeling of happiness she had after buying underwear to replace the cheap ones she had with holes and broken elastic falling out of the bands, struck a chord in me. I knew this myself. The details in the writing are what elevated the book for me.
Her love interest Angus is another great character. His dealing with PTSD in his therapy clients and himself, his struggle to provide services with inadequate support, the need to work as a contractor to supplement his income, and his own personal insecurities all added to his characterization as the MMC. One thing I really loved was how much he admired Rosie’s body and how greatly he was attracted to her. He was intimate with her because of how she looked, not in spite of, and he showed it to her.
The secondary characters are great. They help add to the feel of a small town in North Carolina.
Towards the end there is a conflict that didn’t quite ring true to me, but the rest of the book and the ending overshadowed that one negative for me.
There are some CW/TW to note; sexual assault in the past but discussed with some detail, PTSD, bullying and slut-shaming in past discussed. There are some funny parts but also some serious topics are discussed frankly.
I really, really loved Curves for Days. Thank you to Laura Moher, Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley for the ARC.
Rosie is a great character. She is a plus sized woman who deals with all that entails, from people commenting on what she eats at a restaurant to worrying if a store has something in her size to not swimming for years because of how she is treated while wearing a bathing suit. She is a very strong woman who left the city where she was living because of the loss of privacy and abuse she received after winning an $80 million lottery. It takes a lot of faith in oneself to do that.
One thing I have to mention is the depiction of Rosie’s experience as a member of the working poor. The small details included, like the feeling of happiness she had after buying underwear to replace the cheap ones she had with holes and broken elastic falling out of the bands, struck a chord in me. I knew this myself. The details in the writing are what elevated the book for me.
Her love interest Angus is another great character. His dealing with PTSD in his therapy clients and himself, his struggle to provide services with inadequate support, the need to work as a contractor to supplement his income, and his own personal insecurities all added to his characterization as the MMC. One thing I really loved was how much he admired Rosie’s body and how greatly he was attracted to her. He was intimate with her because of how she looked, not in spite of, and he showed it to her.
The secondary characters are great. They help add to the feel of a small town in North Carolina.
Towards the end there is a conflict that didn’t quite ring true to me, but the rest of the book and the ending overshadowed that one negative for me.
There are some CW/TW to note; sexual assault in the past but discussed with some detail, PTSD, bullying and slut-shaming in past discussed. There are some funny parts but also some serious topics are discussed frankly.
I really, really loved Curves for Days. Thank you to Laura Moher, Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley for the ARC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide
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