The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things

Virginia Shreves #1

Carolyn Mackler

256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional relaxing fast-paced

Description

Fifteen-year-old Virginia Shreves has a larger-than-average body and a plus-size inferiority complex, especially when she compares herself to her slim, brilliant, picture-perfect family. But that’s before a shocking phone call — and a horrifying a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,952 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
funny 41%
reflective 41%
lighthearted 35%
hopeful 29%
challenging 23%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 11%
relaxing 11%
informative 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.64

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