The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003
Book Brief
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003304
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2003
YA
14-18 years
790L
Super Short Summary
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler is a young adult novel that follows fifteen-year-old Virginia 'Ginny' Shreves, who is an overweight, self-conscious sophomore at a private Manhattan high school, navigating body image issues and family dysfunction while striving to find self-acceptance amid societal and familial pressures. The book includes themes of sexual assault and disordered eating.
Humorous
Emotional
Inspirational
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
27,723 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler tackles teenage self-esteem and body image issues with wit and empathy. Readers appreciate Virginia’s relatable struggles and growth but feel that some supporting characters lack depth. The narrative’s humor and heart resonate well, despite occasional predictability. Overall, a thought-provoking and engaging read.
Who Should Read The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things?
Fans of realistic young adult fiction tackling body image and self-acceptance will relish Carolyn Mackler’s The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things. Ideal for readers of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak and Sarah Dessen’s This Lullaby, it’s perfect for those seeking poignant coming-of-age stories with humor and heart.
27,723 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
304
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2003
YA
14-18 years
790L
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