Some readers may find several of the book’s explanations too detailed or too dense. Others may perceive a few of the descriptions to be glamorized depictions of people who have been diagnosed with eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and orthorexia, but most content is presented with the appropriate tone and compassion.
[Cline] pulls no punches in her analysis of eating disorders and their psychological underpinnings, and her prose style is urgent, intense, and often captivating ... With painful honesty, Clein capably dissects eating disorders, locating the issues within wider cultural drivers.
Stellar ... Clein skillfully weaves together pop culture anecdotes, personal reflections, and analysis of social media posts... in prose that’s vivid and sharp.
