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Massive | Julia Bell

2 posts | 5 read | 5 to read

Weight has always been a big issue in Carmen's life. Not surprising when her mum is obsessed with the idea that thin equals beauty, thin equals success, thin equals the way to get what you want. And somehow her daughter is going to be thin. When her mother sweeps her off to live in the city, Carmen finds her old world disappearing. With everything to gain and absolutely nothing to lose. Carmen starts to ask: if she was thin, very thin, could it all be different? A new cover edition of Julia Bell's critically acclaimed YA novel, Massive, published to coincide with the release of Julia's new book, The Dark Light 'Bell's debut novel is tough, grimy and truthful as it looks at three women in the same family with food problems' Guardian '. . . boldly yet sensitively explores complex interactions between emotional and nutritional needs . . . perceptive and disturbing' Bookseller '. . . told with sympathy and humour . . . manages to be enjoyable as well as thought-provoking' Big Issue

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theperksofbeingabookworm

Massive | Julia Bell

so-so

This book wanted to tell a story about a girl developing an eating disorder, which it did, but not in a very good way. It went from eating disorder/ serious stuff to school girl drama/ bullying. There were parts that were filled with sex in a book that is supposed to deal with a serious issue! Also, the ending didn't feel complete. There were good parts though, so it's worth a shot, but if you want a book that focusing on eds, this isn't it.

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Fancypants

Massive | Julia Bell

pan

Picked this book up based on a recommendation but it disappoints. I felt the whole story was a little extreme and it ends without actually dealing with any of the issues in any sort of realistic manner.

3 likes