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Life-Size

Jenefer Shute
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Life-Size

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1997

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Jenefer Shute

Life-Size

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Life-Size by Jenefer Shute explores the life of a person experiencing an eating disorder. The narrative delves into the protagonist's struggles with body image, control, and identity, offering a candid look at the psychological and physical challenges faced during this journey. The story provides insight into the complex relationship between self-perception and societal pressures.

Dark

Contemplative

Melancholic

Emotional

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.1

713 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Life-Size by Jenefer Shute meticulously delves into the mind of a woman battling anorexia. The narrative is praised for its raw, authentic portrayal of the illness, drawing readers into the protagonist's psyche. However, some criticize its intense focus on the protagonist’s internal struggles, which can be overwhelming. The prose is compelling, offering vivid imagery and emotion.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Life-Size?

Readers who appreciate psychological depth and character-driven narratives will enjoy Life-Size by Jenefer Shute. Those drawn to Wasted by Marya Hornbacher and Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel will find its exploration of identity and illness compelling.

4.1

713 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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