But Dietland resonated with the part of me that wants, just once, to deck a street harasser. -- Library Journal , starred "Through her protagonist, debut novelist Walker gives a plaintive yet powerful voice to anyone who has struggled with body image, feelings of marginalization, and sexual manipulation. --Alice Mattison, author of When We Argued All Night and The Book Borrower "The first rule of Dietland is you should definitely talk about Dietland. --Alice Mattison, author of When We Argued All Night and The Book Borrower "The first rule of Dietland is you should definitely talk about Dietland. Which is to say, sometimes I forget I'm angry, but I am.
And of course I mean that as the highest possible compliment. "
Sarai Walker Syracuse, NY Locations Include: Syracuse, NY; North Tonawanda, NY; We could uncover more information on Sarai at any time - we update our databases every 24 hours! Her robust satire also vibrantly redefines what it means to be a woman in contemporary society." And I suspect you'll want to. Before you know it, you''re racing through an edgy and exciting mix of mystery, crime, and social critique of gender and beauty standards at breakneck speed. And I suspect you'll want to. Through it all marches Plum, a fat woman who learns to love herself as she is, and whom I loved at all stages of her education. Ms. Walker captures the misery of failing to fit in, to fit into the right clothes, to fit in with the right people and their expectations." I can think of twenty people I want to buy it for, without even trying." Devious, subversive, delightful, Dietland is a SCUM Manifesto set to a pop music beat and Plum Kettle is a feminist hero for the modern age." I can think of twenty people I want to buy it for, without even trying."
Finally, the feminist murder mystery/makeover story we''ve been waiting for." -- O, The Oprah Magazine , One of "10 Titles to Pick Up Now" "[Ms. Walker's] writing can spit with venom, at the rigid expectations of women''s weight and sexuality...As a social commentary, Dietland is no shrill tirade. “Sarai Walker has written a call to arms. And then POW! Dietland is a complicated, thoughtful, and powerful expression of that same anger."
At 300 pounds, Plum declares a diet fail and concedes to weight-loss surgery.
But when she meets a radical feminist, she begins to try on confidence for size." --Jill McCorkle, author of Life After Lifeitem 2 Dietland - Hardcover By Walker, Sarai - VERY GOOD -Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell and A. M. Heath (2003, Hardcover)The Great Adventure Catholic Bible by Jeff Cavins (2018, Leather)The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings: Deluxe Pocket Boxed Set by J. R. R. Tolkien (Paperback, 2014)Spice and Wolf Anniversary Collector's Edition by Isuna Hasekura and Jyuu Ayakura (Hardcover,2017)365 dni by Blanka Lipinska (2018, Paperback, Polish Edition)March Ser. Dietland lithely moves in ways and to places you won't expect. -- Kirkus , starred "Sarai Walker has written a call to arms. 17 records for Sarai Walker. Through it all marches Plum, a fat woman who learns to love herself as she is, and whom I loved at all stages of her education. Finally, the feminist murder mystery/makeover story we''ve been waiting for." Which is to say, sometimes I forget I'm angry, but I am.
And I suspect you''ll want to.
Witty and wise."
And of course I mean that as the highest possible compliment., "Sarai Walker has written a call to arms. -- The Guardian "A tale teeming with both sarcasm and honesty... Dietland transports readers to the front lines of the diet wars--a place where body positivity and a gratifying read are guaranteed." --Alice Sebold, author of The Lovely Bones "Sarai Walker's audacious, hilarious-yet surprisingly touching-novel begins by spoofing the weightloss industry and moves on to a devastating fantasy in which an avenger known as 'Jennifer' targets men who prey on women.
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