263 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140124309
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
For Erica and Opal, growing up as the daughters of an obese comedienne isn't all fun and games. Raised by baby-sitters, the girls grow into very different people as they come to grips with their outrageous mother. By the author of Sleepwalking.
Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
reflective 80%
challenging 40%
relaxing 40%
dark 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Fatphobia
263 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140124309
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
For Erica and Opal, growing up as the daughters of an obese comedienne isn't all fun and games. Raised by baby-sitters, the girls grow into very different people as they come to grips with their outrageous mother. By the author of Sleepwalking.
Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
reflective 80%
challenging 40%
relaxing 40%
dark 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia