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A review by itsjadenbaby
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A decent read for anyone who wants to learn about the internal dialogue of someone with an eating disorder. Overall, the book is captivating enough that you want to continue, but for me, it was not profound.
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Bullying, Forced institutionalization, and Alcohol