Sasha Paley
Realistic Fiction
259 pages
9 out of 10
Imagine spending all summer at a fat camp. Well in this novel that is exactly what Wil and April do. April, who had to save forever just to attend the camp and Wil, who’s rich parents sent her there against her will, are forced to be roommates at Wellness-Canyon a camp for obese teenagers. These two girls have very different personalities, but have to work together and be there for each other throughout their weight loss experience. Will however decides that instead of loosing weight she is going to gain weight, to prove to her parents that size doesn’t matter. April however feels that with Wil’s crude personality, her chances of loosing weight might be difficult. Towards the middle of the book both girls fall for Colin the Wellness- Canyon hottie! The story turns for the best when Colin embarrasses them both. This strikes the girls anger, and they decide to work together and get back at him. Towards the end of the book April and Wil finally realize how much they need each other, and accomplish their weight loss goals.
I am surprised that I actually enjoyed this book. Many people have gave this book bad reviews, but I was shocked when I couldn’t put it down. I liked how the author actually wrote in a teenagers point of view. Even though this book did have a few cheesy parts, I also liked how the characters had a main goal, and continued to strive for it. I as well as half of America feel as though we need to loose weight, and do nothing about it. This book although it may seem weird made me want to exercise more. This novel is mainly about self-esteem, confidence, and friendship. Even though it may sound cliché this book really expresses how it doesn’t matter what size or shape you are. I would defiantly recommend this to anyone who is in search of a good read.
Jessica, this is great. You are absolutly right about how the people in America need to make lifestyle changes. OMG, as I am writing this, a commercial came up on t.v, advertising a new series. Guess what it was based on?? This book, HUGE! Crazy!! haha back to the book. I love how this is about self-esteem and confidence because more and more I am seeing people upset about the way they look, when they actually look great. It is nuts and I wish they could see that they are perfect the way they are. Over all great job!
ReplyDeleteLove the post Jessica. This book totally shows how American teens need to lose weight and do more exercise, but also shows that size and shape doesn't truely show a person but it's what's inside of them that counts. Like Maddie said to about people excepting who you are because people should like you for your personailty not because of the way you look. You shouldn't let people bring you down either and this book shows how the girls over come it and gain courage and confidence in themselves.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post Jessica. I was going to read this book, but I decided not to and now, I think that was a mistake. The book sounds really good from the review you gave it and it sounds like you enjoyed it too. I agree with Madison and Marissa, I think most people should gain more confidence and ignore those who judge people by their appearances...
ReplyDeleteSuper post Jessie. This book makes me think of the movie Fat Camp. It was on Disany Channel, one of those friday night movies that everyone waited all week for and got to stay up pass there bed times to watch. But anyways back to the point, this seeems like a really inspiring book for all. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFantastical post Jessica! Really seems like a raw and captivating book. Cant believe there were bad reviews on it! Awesome job:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such an honest post Jessie! It definatly touches upon a critical health issue in the US today. I know having someone there to exercise with you is a great motivator so I'm glad Wil and April were able to join to together and push eachother to become more physically and emotionally healthy. Accepting the body you are given but taking care of it is a lesson we all must learn.
ReplyDeleteJessie, I really like your post. I think it's cool how everyone is talking about self confidence issues and how looks don't matter. But as much as we say it, we're all human, and it's ingrained in human nature to judge people and categorize each other. Unfortunately looks do matter in the world. If you're going to a job interview and you have messy hair and a bad outfit, but you are completely capable of the job, will you get hired over the person who came in looking clean and stylish, even if they're not as qualified? Probably not, and that's just the sad reality. And sometimes our judgments about people protect us and get us out of bad situations...so where do we draw the line?
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