Cassie W. (problematic) reviewed on 8/15/2007 + 33 more book reviews

In this vision of the near future, the American obsession with the ideal body has blossomed into a full-fledged religion. And this religion comes complete with a charismatic leader, Reverend Earl, who uses his 24/7 infomercials to sell his promises that he can slim everyone down so that they can enjoy life in the Afterfat. But don't get too thin or the Dedicated Sisters will get you. Reed serves up a brutal satire. She's got a very take-no-prisoners-and-leave-no-sacred-cows-unmutilated writing style, so be warned. Some of this stuff is hard to read calmly. It's not the most enjoyable read, but it is full of plenty of ideas that make you think. Take a good look in this mirror and, remember, genetics play the largest role of any factor in determining body shape and weight (something Reed never quite says straight out, but hedges around).

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