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zgonzale's review against another edition
5.0
You Too Can Have a Body Like Mine is perhaps the first novel of satire/social commentary to make me feel physical and emotional distress. The book is expertly drawn and piloted by Alexandra Kleeman, who tears into the heart of the link between body & identity, the smallness & meaninglessness of everyday life, and the selfishness of all human relationships. It’s a thoroughly terrifying read which I found ultimately to be very satisfactory and thought-provoking.
angelluvsbooks's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. this book made me feel like i was going nuts
draya108's review against another edition
2.0
Could not get into this. The characters were driving me nuts.
phallijo's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Detached, dream-like exploration of diet culture, capitalism, reality TV
cydneypdot's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jaclyncrupi's review against another edition
4.0
There have been some wonderfully satirical books from American writers this year and this is another great one. Kleeman explores consumerism and consumption in an exciting and fresh way. To be honest I'm surprised this book was published and it gives me renewed faith in the American publishing industry. It's so unlike anything else and so strange and wonderful. The descriptions of TV ads is glorious.
alle_kat97's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
lisakzuhlke's review against another edition
I would have LOVED this as a 20 year-old college student. Now, not so much. I get the appeal, but I have zero patience for it when I’m almost 40. I knew better when I picked it up that this wouldn’t go well for me, but it was a recommendation from someone I have similar tastes with.