A review by alomie
Milk Fed by Melissa Broder

challenging dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book, it was a special type of no plot all vibes.

I would say tread carefully if you have any issues around eating or body dysmorphia as this is detailed in its description of food, starving yourself and all that stuff. 

To me this was one of those books I knew I would like immediately and it's a very strange book so difficult to say who I would recommend it too. 

I found this like a recovery self help book, and her ability to eat again comes when she meets Miriam an orthodox Jewish woman who keeps over serving her at a frozen yoghurt parlor. 

Their relationship is complex and I think Rachel really over analyses every move she and Miriam make but Miriam guides her to a easier state of living, this book is a weird ride but the payoff is quite lovely. 

Did not expect to be saying this but I found the ending quite hopeful even.