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...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 2,259 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
funny 45%
reflective 40%
lighthearted 36%
hopeful 31%
challenging 18%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 13%
relaxing 13%
informative 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.62

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...