Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmermann

1 review

beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

3.5

I enjoyed this on the whole, although I did have a disjointed reading experience which meant I didn't perhaps enjoy it as much as I might have.

It's snappily written, with good pacing and humor. I had some issues with the FMC Greer, mainly to do with her actions towards

Jackson

. I loved the character of Greer's best friend Maggie, her pettiness, and her passion for social justice - I wish there was more of her. 

I thought that author Laura Zimmerman's explanations of the problems that Greer experiences with her larger-than-average breasts - the physical discomfort, not being able to find clothes that fit properly (including bras!), the bullying, and sex jokes by immature boys - were exceptionally well-done. There was one particularly excruciating scene when

Greer accompanies her friends to a dress shop and a too-eager saleswoman ropes her into trying on various different dresses, none of which fit

. I really felt for Greer here, her humiliation and shame were palpable. 

This was an overall good read, but maybe I read it at the wrong time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Body shaming

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexual content

Minor: Cursing and Medical content

Brief description of breast reduction surgery, and some scenes of sexual harassment. Some brief nudity (non-sexual).