Butter
Author: Erin Jade Lange
Published: September 4th, 2012
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Goodreads Summary: "A lonely obese boy everyone calls "Butter" is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death-live on the Internet-and everyone is invited to watch. When he first makes the announcement online to his classmates, Butter expects pity, insults, and possibly sheer indifference. What he gets are morbid cheerleaders rallying around his deadly plan. Yet as their dark encouragement grows, it begins to feel a lot like popularity. And that feels good. But what happens when Butter reaches his suicide deadline? Can he live with the fallout if he doesn't go through with his plans? With a deft hand, E.J. Lange allows readers to identify with both the bullies and the bullied in this all-consuming look at one teen's battle with himself."
Concept/Ideas: 4/5
Storyline/Plot: 5/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing Style: 5/5
Butter was an amazing novel. I'm personally somebody who loves issue related books, and this one was not your typical one. Instead of books related to eating disorders based on anorexia and bulimia, this one centered around Butter, who's an obese high school student who has a serious eating addiction.
Me, being overweight as well, I could connect with Butter really well. I know what it feels like, so it was easy for me to feel sympathetic for him, and understand that it's not as easy as it sounds to "just lose weight", especially when its an addiction. And yes, food can be an addiction, literally.
Butter was written in a way that was not too likable at first though, I must add. As the book progressed though, Butter grew as a character, and became more likable. Although throughout most of the book, he still seemed to have a "poor me" attitude that would continually pop up throughout various parts. Otherwise, Butter was indeed a caring, lovable, and kind person.
The writing was great, and Lange really helped to show the way it feels to be Butter, through the eyes of Butter himself. She doesn't sugar coat anything about the raw feelings that people like Butter have to live and deal with on a day to day basis.
The story did end on a good note, which I liked a lot. It showed hope and change and courage on Butter's part, which was refreshing.
An amazing read recommended to everyone.
Storyline/Plot: 5/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing Style: 5/5
Butter was an amazing novel. I'm personally somebody who loves issue related books, and this one was not your typical one. Instead of books related to eating disorders based on anorexia and bulimia, this one centered around Butter, who's an obese high school student who has a serious eating addiction.
Me, being overweight as well, I could connect with Butter really well. I know what it feels like, so it was easy for me to feel sympathetic for him, and understand that it's not as easy as it sounds to "just lose weight", especially when its an addiction. And yes, food can be an addiction, literally.
Butter was written in a way that was not too likable at first though, I must add. As the book progressed though, Butter grew as a character, and became more likable. Although throughout most of the book, he still seemed to have a "poor me" attitude that would continually pop up throughout various parts. Otherwise, Butter was indeed a caring, lovable, and kind person.
The writing was great, and Lange really helped to show the way it feels to be Butter, through the eyes of Butter himself. She doesn't sugar coat anything about the raw feelings that people like Butter have to live and deal with on a day to day basis.
The story did end on a good note, which I liked a lot. It showed hope and change and courage on Butter's part, which was refreshing.
An amazing read recommended to everyone.
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