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A review by mustreadmorris
Milk Fed by Melissa Broder
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This one didn’t take long! MILKFED is a cringey, embarrassing, erotic, and disturbing tale of learning to love yourself.
Though Milkfed is a humble 288 pages, Broder masterfully weaves together an intricate story of disordered eating, body dysmorphia, narcissistic parents, bisexuality, coming out, religion, and self-acceptance. It’s fast-paced with chapters averaging 2-3 pages. She makes every word count.
I especially enjoyed Broder’s take on the influence of religion on the self. The protagonist is a lapsed Reform Jew who falls for a practicing Orthodox Jew. Each woman has a very distinct relationship with Judaism and God that heavily influences their decision making.
I’m ready to go read everything else this woman has written! Thanks @marcella for the recommendation.
⚠️Content warning: Disordered eating #ipreview via @preview.app
Though Milkfed is a humble 288 pages, Broder masterfully weaves together an intricate story of disordered eating, body dysmorphia, narcissistic parents, bisexuality, coming out, religion, and self-acceptance. It’s fast-paced with chapters averaging 2-3 pages. She makes every word count.
I especially enjoyed Broder’s take on the influence of religion on the self. The protagonist is a lapsed Reform Jew who falls for a practicing Orthodox Jew. Each woman has a very distinct relationship with Judaism and God that heavily influences their decision making.
I’m ready to go read everything else this woman has written! Thanks @marcella for the recommendation.
⚠️Content warning: Disordered eating #ipreview via @preview.app
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder