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A review by gloriabyrd
Replica by Lauren Oliver
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I think the book would’ve been better if it had just focused on Lyra. I was not at all interested in Gemma‘s half.
The fatphobia was awful, some of the worst I’ve read in any book. If Lyra’s section had not been so good, this would have gotten 1 or 2 stars from me.
The fatphobia was awful, some of the worst I’ve read in any book. If Lyra’s section had not been so good, this would have gotten 1 or 2 stars from me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Self harm