Fat Girl Best Friend

by Sarah Grant

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

Reviews

[Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was such a delight to read. Typically when I see fat representation in the media I'm usually just excited it's there, and don't always consider the conatations of what this representation is trying to convey. Sarah Grant evaluated a multitude of different characters and their story lines and provided commentary on what the character is conveying to the audience.

It's clear from reading this book that these characters have been truly thought about and discussed at length, as there isn't always a clear box of what is 'bad' Vs 'good' in representation. This book felt like a lover letter for any fat person who has struggled to find themselves represented in the media they consume, it was definitely worth the read.

[Sam Goldblatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Braw, brave and brilliant book by Sarah Grant. Cutting commentary on pop culture tropes and exhilarating, original ideas that will really inspire you to think again about the stories we consume.

[Lynsey Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Witty, honest and thought provoking. Has opened my eyes to consuming media with a new lense.