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ricksilva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Margaret converses with God through a succession of pre-teen experiences, and eventually finds herself back in the middle of her parents' original fight with their own parents over religion.
This has good character work, and great details. The book is notable for its time because it doesn't shy away from the realities of puberty, but it handles these issues with grace, a touch of humor, and compassion. It also does a great job with the upper-middle-class New York/New Jersey setting and culture.
Although some of the bigger issues are left unresolved, the story feels very real, and the growth and sincerity of Margaret's character are delightful.
Minor: Body shaming and Bullying
wipeout's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Bullying, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
lay_kone's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Blood, Antisemitism, and Religious bigotry
another_dahlia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
1.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment
booksandbabble's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Bullying, Blood, Antisemitism, and Religious bigotry
eggfartz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Toxic friendship
james1star's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Religious bigotry
nellsir's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
mandi_lea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Blood, Antisemitism, and Religious bigotry
emily_koopmann's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Bullying