Reviews

The Fat Girl by Marilyn Sachs

kmackenzie14's review against another edition

He should have paid for his actions instead of just getting away with it.

alicebme's review against another edition

3.0

6. Personal Response: The character of Ellen was really flat, so although Jeff was clearly a controlling ass, I didn’t feel for her. Even when she finally speaks up for herself, it’s lackluster.[return]7. Connections: This could be part of a series on teen obesity in America and also included in a health unit on controlling boy/girlfriends that could be helpful for high schoolers.

rjdenney's review against another edition

5.0

This was a good ass read.
These are the types of main characters we need to see more in YA fiction. Jeff is the type of character who is a dick and doesn't think he is and even in the end, he still thinks he's great.
It shows the realness of people because not everyone is going to change or grow, some people stay the same and I loved that. I hate those stories where let's say a girl is a mean girl, and throughout the book she grows and she sees how she is and realizes that it's not right. BLAH!!! so cliche and annoying. Ellen (The Fat Girl) was a great character as well and I love how she grew to stand up for herself against Jeff. I need more YA contemporary ASAP!!! I'd ask everyone who loves to read YA Contemporary to pick this up.

-R.D.

gabrielle_erin's review against another edition

4.0

Sach's narration was such an excellent reflection of gaslighting that I was openly cringing throughout the entirety of this book. I found it so hard to read at times and the development of the god complex in the protagonist was so expertly crafted that I HATED him by the second chapter of the book. One thing that really, really annoyed me, however, was the style of the dialogue. For some unknown reason, all the characters called each other by name, every time they spoke and it was so jarring and repetitive I became so frustrated with it.

riebooked's review against another edition

dark hopeful sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

5.0

cegraham1993's review against another edition

5.0

Okay hear me out. This book made me angry. But it should! As someone who has struggled with weight people who just wanna change you are part of the problem. Go you girl for standing up for yourself and kicking that trash to the curb where he belongs. Doesn’t end with a “happy ending” but ya know what I think it did.

myaddiction's review against another edition

1.0

Smh, not what I thought. Obnoxious characters.

babyleo's review against another edition

reflective sad fast-paced

• 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia

Moderate: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Suicide attempt

nany007's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

• 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? Yes

3.0

zuuuzy's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It s an interesting book. The perspective is one of a kind. I really like the concept, but I couldn’t stand the main character. He was so annoying. 
I don’t know if I recommend this book, but if you have the time to read it. ( it’s an really fast read)