My Big Nose And Other Natural Disasters

Title: My Big Nose and Other Natural Disasters
Author: Sydney Salter
Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult
Format: Paperback
Pages: 345
Reason Read: Play Book Tag, SLTA Party
Rating:

My Thoughts

I didn’t have high expectations for this book. However, I was pleasantly surprised with MY BIG NOSE AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS. I really enjoyed the story. I loved the message of self-love despite failings. It was conveyed in hilarious, heartbreaking, and all-too-real disastrous moments I could relate to from my own teen years.

I enjoyed seeing Jory grow and start to love herself. Some of the themes and messages were a little too close for my comfort, but I think it helped me identify with her more than I would’ve. I think Salter did a great job using humor to help balance out Jory’s embarrassment in the situations she found herself in. Her overly dramatic thoughts regarding her embarrassment made for some laughable moments.