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"Jackie Morse Kessler hits it out of the park with Hunger. An absolute must-read!" (Julie Kenner, author of Good Ghouls Do )
"A fantastic and gripping read that never shies from its difficult subject matter. This book is a knockout." (A.S. King, author of The Dust of 100 Dogs )
"A fantastic and gripping read that never shies from its difficult subject matter. This book is a knockout." (A.S. King, author of The Dust of 100 Dogs )
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Lisabeth Lewis has a black steed, a set of scales, and a new job: she's been appointed Famine. How will an anorexic seventeen-year-old girl from the suburbs fare as one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
Traveling the world on her steed gives Lisa freedom from her troubles at home--her constant battle with hunger, and her struggle to hide it from the people who care about her. But being Famine forces her to go places where hunger is a painful part of everyday life, and to face the horrifying effects of her phenomenal power. Can Lisa find a way to harness that power--and the courage to fight her own inner demons?
A wildly original approach to the issue of eating disorders, Hunger is about the struggle to find balance in a world of extremes, and uses fantastic tropes to explore a difficult topic that touches the lives of many teens.
Traveling the world on her steed gives Lisa freedom from her troubles at home--her constant battle with hunger, and her struggle to hide it from the people who care about her. But being Famine forces her to go places where hunger is a painful part of everyday life, and to face the horrifying effects of her phenomenal power. Can Lisa find a way to harness that power--and the courage to fight her own inner demons?
A wildly original approach to the issue of eating disorders, Hunger is about the struggle to find balance in a world of extremes, and uses fantastic tropes to explore a difficult topic that touches the lives of many teens.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting way of displaying Anorexia.,
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This review is from: Hunger (Paperback)
I really liked the way this one was written. It was such a unique and great idea to mix a common social issue with the concept of the Four Horsemen. It's certainly different and I liked it. It made a whole lot of sense,and did put a lot of things in perspective.What I liked the most? is the Kurt Cobain version of 'Death' he was just plain awesome. I loved it whenever he appeared, he always had some sort of ironic witty comment to contribute. I'd have to say, he was one of my favorite characters in the book. The way Lisa's hunger is described, especially during a scene where she's on a date with her boyfriend, the description of the food, the smells, especially the fries! I was almost hungry myself! this, I thought was a great way of writing. It was so well done, you could almost taste and sense of what Lisa is feeling and what she's missing out on. What I liked the most about Lisa is, she grows and develops as a character. She finally sees what she's doing to herself in a rather eye opening revelation (so to speak) This book was a great way of tackling a very common issue among teenage girls and I most definitely recommend this. It's put in an interesting manner by using the Four Horsemen and taking a problem plaguing young girls and putting it together. It's different and makes an interesting read. I say give it a try, it's worth a look through - it's a fast read and worth the time.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hunger,
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This review is from: Hunger (Paperback)
Hunger was a quick and gripping novel that read like a short story. There is an equal mixture of reality and mythology, creating a story that is unique but does not forsake the grittiness of anorexia. Despite the whimsical elements, Lisabeth's struggle is real and present and readers will relate to her unique voice. The writing is fast-paced with elements of humour and heartbreaking truths about starvation, hunger and the voice inside us that tells us we are unworthy. Hunger is a completely fresh take on anorexia, one that can be enjoyed by wide audiences.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Book for Teens,
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This review is from: Hunger (Paperback)
Jackie has created a novel that I believe with touch the heart of every girl that reads it. Any girl who has an eating disorder or has thought about it should read this novel. I guarantee it will change your prospective and will give you your second chance just like Lisa got her second chance. Throughout reading the book I felt the pain both Lisa and Tammy were feeling. I don't suggest eating anything while you're reading...there is a pretty graphic scene one of the character puking. Let's just say my Chicken McNuggets did not like reading that and I was almost sick. I know very ironic that I was eating a super unhealthy meal while reading about two girls that can't bear to eat anything. I felt pretty guilty.Jackie also shows her character Lisa that she does have people that care about her well being. Even though at first Lisa is pissed and thinks they are just being insulting. Lisa is lucky that Death has given her a second chance to live her life. Most girls don't get a second chance. Lisa realizes throughout the book that she does have a problem and has a support system behind her. Two thumbs up to Jackie for writing a novel based on one of the biggest problems among teen girls. I hope that it will open the eyes of many and will help them to ask for the help that they need. Remember you will always have a support system behind you even if you don't believe it. Your family and friends would rather have a happy and healthy daughter/friend then a sad and unhealthy or possibly dead daughter/friend. The Results: Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Would I let my 15 year old sister read: Yes, I may force some of her friends with low self esteem to read it as well. Minimum course language (If I remember correctly there is 1 or 2 swear words) and no inappropriate sexual references. Please check out my blog for more reviews [...]
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