Art of Starving
No. of pages 400
Published: 2019
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In "The Art of Starving" by Sam J. Miller, we follow the journey of a young boy named Matt, who grapples with the complications of adolescence and his complicated relationship with food and body image. Struggling with his own identity and the pressures of high school, Matt believes that by starving himself, he can gain extraordinary powers. As he navigates heartbreak, the challenges of friendship, and the harsh realities of mental health, he discovers the importance of self-acceptance, the impact of grief, and the essence of true strength. This poignant coming-of-age story delves into the struggles of growing up and finding one's place in the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 400 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2019 by Turtleback .