by Madi C. P.
Lia and Cassie vowed to be the skinniest girls in school. But their competition soon turned into a struggle with something bigger. The novel Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson, author of the bestseller Speak, follows the life of Lia, a girl suffering with anorexia nervosa. Lia’s best friend Cassie also suffers from the illness as well as bulimia. When Lia learns of Cassie’s death she is taken back. But when she later discovers that Cassie had called her 33 times that night, she is haunted by her friend’s spirit and her own ghosts within.
I deeply enjoyed the message of this book. It’s written in Lia’s point of view and it helps to experience her thoughts and feelings. The book makes the reader understand the constant inner battle one has with anorexia nervosa. The writing style of the author is also very intriguing. She uses various techniques such as strikeouts when describing Lia’s thoughts to herself. The only thing I did not particularly enjoy in this book was Cassie’s reappearances as a ghost. It’s hard to determine if she is actually there or if Lia is only hallucinating. It also makes the book seem less realistic, which takes away from the story.
Overall, I would recommend reading this book. It is a great read and helps you to understand the struggle of having anorexia nervosa. The characters are relatable, especially to young girls who may also see the need to fit in and be a smaller size. This book can be very influential and eye opening to any reader.
You can find Wintergirls at your local Barnes and Noble or order it online on Amazon.
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