by Alyssa B. Sheinmel
When I saw The Stone Girl on the sale shelf in a bookshop, I immediately grabbed it. Although Young Adult contemporary books don't tend to be to my taste, but when it's an issue book, it's a whole different thing. These are the books that stick in my mind long after I've finished reading, whether it...
The Stone Girl takes a never-ending slow view on anorexia.The only thing worth noting in this story is when Sethie finally admits to her mother that she might "need something" as in help because she doesn't eat. Other than that moment of almost becoming alive, it is like Sethie lives her life in den...
Sethie is obsessed about her weight and her body, and it comes across in this powerful novel about body image, eating disorders and friendship. This hit home on a personal level because I dealt with eating disorders in high school and to this day I still struggle with body image. I think that Set...
Honestly, I'm not sure what to think of this one. As someone who has never experienced an eating disorder, and has had no close friend or family member experience one either, it's hard for me to say if it's realistic or not.I enjoyed getting into Sethie's head, as I think it gave a great portrayal o...
This and other reviews can be found on Reading Between ClassesCover Impressions: I do not believe that this cover would stand out on a shelf. It is not particularly unique. As for connection with the plot, the cover model doesn't look unhealthy or troubled and her expression does not evoke much of...
Source: eARC from NetGalleyI've read other YA fiction that deals with eating disorders. The Stone Girl is a story that shows a different aspect of what it feels like to be completely obsessed with food. Sethie tries to be constantly vigilant about everything she eats, everything she does, everything...
See if I started this with an ‘Isa didn’t get this book’ then proceeded to say ‘Isa this,’ ‘Isa that…’ the same the Stone Girl progressed with its ‘Sethie this and Sethie that,’ well, I’d likely drive you crazy. That is if you’ve an issue with third person which I didn’t realize that I had an issue ...
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