Purge by Sarah Darer Littman

240 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction young adult hopeful reflective fast-paced

Description

From acclaimed author Sarah Darer Littman, a striking story about a girl's recovery from bulimia in the tradition of CUT, PERFECT, and GIRL INTERRUPTED.Janie Ryman hates throwing up. So why does she binge eat and then stick her fingers down her th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews

Moods

sad 66%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.48

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