Tucker Almengor's Reviews > Dumplin'

I JUST FINISHED THE MOVIE AND IT WAS AMAZING!! It was just as beautiful as the book and, okay, I admit it.... It made me cry 😢 😂
*****
I'm so happy with Young Adult literature today. Even though it all ranges from space to the forests, but it usually has the same over arching message:


And it's true. Everyone is beautiful. It doesn't matter if you black or white; gay or straight; Christian or Muslim; Big or small. It's about what's in your heart. As long as you fight against the evil and unkind, you are amazing.

🎵Red and yellow; Black and white. They are precious in his sight. Jesus loves the little children of the WORLD! Lol, sorry for the random burst of song.

Now, let's talk book! This is a rom-com, which is one of my favorite genres. But! (And it's a big but.) I felt like the book barely focused on the romance and more on Willow Dean learning to love herself, which is fine. I just wish it hadn't been branded as a rom-com.

So the romance: It was... How do you say it? Bleh. Yes, bleh. First of all because it's a subplot and so I didn't find myself caring about it at all but when I did, I cared for the wrong relationship. I hated Beau (Or is it spelled 'Bo'? I listened to the audiobook so I have no idea.). I found him annoying, stupid, and overall a jerk. Mitch on the other hand was kind, funny and caring. He was perfect for Willow Dean. But no, everyone has to fall in love with the hot stud.


Of course, when Beau and WD weren't making out (😖), WD was working on her self love by entering a pageant. Yay! Also, am I the only one who felt like WD's mom was like an evil stepmother. Is this secretly a Cinderella re-telling?

Also, also that ending was really abrupt. It was just bam! BOOK'S OVER!

Audiobook Comments:
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Bottom Line:
3.5 Stars: Meh with a little bit of pumpkin spice (because it's fall)
Age Recommendation: 13+ (Brief swearing, sex talk and discussions of death)
TW: Slight Fat Shaming

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