Binge by Anne Pfeffer
Print Length: 260 pages
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Bold Print Press
Genre: Fiction, Humor, Contemporary, Romance
TW: Weight issues, childhood trauma, separation
Want a book that changes your take on weight issues with a dash of romance and humour? Read this book review to learn more!
‘Binge’ by Anne Pfeffer is a captivating coming-of-age story that explores the struggles of Sabrina Hunter, a young woman in her twenties who battles with an unhealthy relationship with food. The protagonist often indulges in junk food to cope with the pressures and stresses of life, and the book delves into her journey of self-discovery, relationships, and personal growth.
Sabrina is a well-developed and relatable character whose struggles with body image and family dynamics are authentic and engaging. Throughout the book, readers are taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and drama as Sabrina navigates her way through the ups and downs of life. The author’s writing style is captivating and captures the emotions and experiences of the characters in a way that is easy to connect with. The book is entertaining, funny, and reflective of how many of us cope with emotions such as anxiety and depression by consuming too much food. The story is about becoming a better person, making friends, and forgiving others. It also talks a lot about learning to accept yourself and taking conscious steps to recover from life-threatening habits.
The book emphasizes self-acceptance through Sabrina’s journey. Despite some predictability, the author’s characters make up for any small storyline issues. It is relatable for those facing obesity (like me!) and shifting their focus from overeating to underlying anxieties and coping mechanisms.
It was refreshing to feel my body actually physically hungry for more nutrition instead of what actually what drove me: my mind craving empty calories to avoid all the thoughts and memories I couldn’t handle.
Anne Pfeffer, Binge
I would highly recommend ‘Binge’ to those who enjoy coming-of-age stories that deal with important themes such as self-acceptance, forgiveness, and personal growth with humor.
Ratings on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being exceptional):
Quality of writing: 8
Pace: 9
Plot development: 8
Characters: 8
Enjoyability: 8
Insightfulness: 8
Ease of reading: 9
Photo/Illustrations: NA
About The Author
Award-winning novelist Anne Pfeffer grew up in Phoenix, Arizona reading prodigiously, riding horses, and avoiding rattlesnakes and scorpions. After living in Chicago and New York, she escaped back to the land of sunshine in Los Angeles. She has worked in banking and as a pro bono attorney, representing abandoned children in adoption and guardianship proceedings. Anne has a daughter living in New York and is the author of four books in the YA/New Adult genres.
Sources – https://www.annepfefferbooks.com/about
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