ISBN 9781789540826
Rs. 640
Head of Zeus
13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and coming-of-age stories
Mona Awad's debut novel, '13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl,' follows Lizzie as she navigates suburban life and struggles profoundly with her body image, often seeing herself in stark contrast to how others perceive her. Her journey, encompassing significant weight loss, illuminates the pervasive impact of societal pressures on personal identity within a culture increasingly fixated on appearance.Why You Should Read? Challenges prevailing beauty standards and conventional notions of self-worth. Presents a raw, candid, and often humorous exploration of body image struggles. Offers a sharp critique of societal expectations and pressures placed on women. Blends incisive social commentary with empathetic and relatable storytelling.
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- Follows Lizzie from adolescence to adulthood
- Explores body image and self-perception
- Offers a humorous yet candid take on societal pressures
- Critiques beauty standards and self-worth
- Set in suburban Ontario
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What is the book about?
It follows Lizzie as she navigates suburban life and struggles with body image, eventually undergoing significant weight loss, while exploring how societal pressures affect identity.
Is the book humorous?
Yes, it is described as a raw, candid, and often humorous exploration of body image struggles.
What themes does the book address?
It addresses body image, self-esteem in women, female friendship, mother-daughter relationships, and societal expectations.
Where is the book set?
It is set in suburban Ontario, Canada.
Is this a debut novel?
Yes, it is Mona Awad's debut novel.