intriguing and often times challenging read about the way we see, shape, desire and hide bodies and how that's intertwined with the celebration and restriction of food. the graphic descriptions of eating disorders, sex and mommy issues induced fantasies surely aren't for everyone but they worked for me. by the end i grew somewhat attached to the main character and wished i could go to one of her stand up gigs. instead i'll make sure to pick up more of melissa broder's work!