Plot Summary

13 Ways Of Looking At A Fat Girl

Mona Awad

13 Ways Of Looking At A Fat Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Mona Awad

13 Ways Of Looking At A Fat Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Topic
Gender & Feminism
First Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl by Mona Awad is a novel that traces the experiences of Elizabeth, an overweight woman, as she navigates her complex relationship with body image and weight from adolescence to adulthood. Through 13 vignettes, the book delves into her interactions with friends, romantic partners, and family, highlighting her struggles with self-perception, societal expectations, and personal identity. This book addresses challenging themes related to body image, disordered eating, and emotional distress.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Emotional

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.1

22,817 ratings

37%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

27%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mona Awad's 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl offers a sharp, often poignant exploration of body image and self-worth. Critics praise its dark humor and emotional depth, though some find the protagonist's journey overly bleak. Awad’s writing is lauded for its wit and honesty, shedding light on the complexities of identity and societal expectations.

Who should read this

Who Should Read 13 Ways Of Looking At A Fat Girl?

Ideal for readers of Dietland by Sarai Walker and The Girls by Emma Cline, fans of Mona Awad's 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl will appreciate dark humor and raw honesty in exploring body image, societal pressures, and female identity. Perfect for those interested in contemporary narratives that challenge conventional beauty standards.

3.1

22,817 ratings

37%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

27%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Topic
Gender & Feminism
First Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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