Confessions of an Ugly Girl

Alice Wasser

Book 1 in the series:Ugly Girl

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self acceptance

love beyond appearances

low self esteem

personal growth

diary style narrative

contemporary urban setting

humor and self reflection

well developed characters

brisk pacing

chick lit

authentic insecurities

romance and insecurities

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"Confessions of an Ugly Girl" by Alice Wasser follows the journey of Millie, a woman who struggles with low self-esteem and self-image issues. Throughout the story, Millie meets Sam, a man in a wheelchair, and their relationship challenges her preconceived notions about beauty and love. delves into themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the importance of seeing beyond physical appearances. Written in a diary-style format, the narrative explores Millie's inner thoughts and insecurities as she navigates romance and personal growth.

Characters:

Characters are well-developed, showcasing authentic insecurities and growth, particularly Millie's journey towards self-acceptance.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is conversational, diary-style, and marked by humor and self-reflection, making it relatable and engaging.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative focuses on Millie's struggles with her self-worth, depicted through her diary and her evolving relationship with Sam, ultimately leading to personal growth.

Setting:

Set in a contemporary urban environment, it reflects Millie's personal and professional life, highlighting her interactions and growth.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk, combining humor with deeper emotional themes, making it a quick yet meaningful read.

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Notes:

The main character, Millie, feels unattractive and struggles with low self-esteem.

Millie's family dynamics are complicated; her beautiful younger sister Rachel often overshadows her.

Millie has a job as an actuary and has a keen interest in statistics and random facts.

The love interest, Sam, is a paraplegic who has a positive outlook on life after experiencing a serious accident.

The story is narrated through Millie's diary entries, allowing readers to see her inner thoughts and struggles.

Millie faces social pressures from her overbearing mother regarding her weight and dating life.

Despite her self-deprecating humor, Millie is intelligent and successful in her career.

The book explores themes of self-acceptance and challenges societal beauty standards.

Millie initially judges Sam based on his disability but learns to see him beyond that impression.

The story takes an unexpected turn when Millie discovers that Sam genuinely finds her attractive and beautiful.

The author does not portray a typical romance narrative; instead, it emphasizes personal growth and friendship.

Millie's only close friend is Donna, who plays a crucial role in helping her navigate dating.

The relationship between Millie and Sam develops despite their challenges and societal judgments.

Millie has humorous, quirky observations about her life and the world, often relating these to her career in statistics.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of body image issues and disability representation that may be sensitive to some readers.

Has Romance?

The romance in the story is present and develops throughout the narrative, but is interspersed with deeper issues.

implied steam level

From The Publisher:

Millie Glockenfeld will never fall in love. She will never get engaged. She will never get married. She will never live in a house with a white picket fence and 2.4 children. And all for one very simple reason: She is ugly. Fortunately, one thing Millie has learned over the years is that she doesn't need a man. She's got a good job, a loyal best friend, and a crazy but lovable cat lady who lives downstairs from her. What more does a girl need in life? But then one day Millie meets Sam Webber. He is adorably handsome and absolutely perfect (well, almost). And Sam thinks that Millie is beautiful. Now there's a chance that Millie might get the happy ending she's always secretly wanted... if only she can learn to look in the mirror and see what Sam sees.

June 2015

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308 pages

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