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Measure By Measure

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This complex and fast-moving romantic adventure is filled with engaging, deftly rendered characters, suspense, humor, intrigue and heart: all the best a really good soap opera has to offer. During my savoring of the saga I lost track of the number of times I read aloud to others one of its apt insights, delightful phrasings or evocative descriptions. You may recognize people you have known (and perhaps yourselves) among its cast.

One of the first questions I hear from women who hear about size acceptance is, "Is it really true that there are men who prefer fat women?" Yes, Virginia, there are fat admirers in the world. This book is unique in that it kisses and tells (in fictional form, of course!) about that social world. So far this is the only novel I've found that provides an entertaining, positive look into the plus-sized dating scene.

The co-authors are a couple who established a chapter of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) in Central Illinois in the 1990s, and the romances, triangles and soap opera stories in Measure by Measure come from a truth they have both witnessed and lived. I found the characters engaging and enjoyed rooting for star-crossed lovers to get together, unraveling a mystery and watching the devious doings fat-admiring Don Juans and at least one fat femme fatale. It's a fun, hopeful book!

For those of who are not aware of the Fat Subculture and dating scene this book will seem a little strange.

I believe that once you get your mind wrapped around the fact that there are Men that like fat women this book should read like a normal soap opera.

I thought the writing was very good throughout. I was very interested in several of the Characters especially Misty and Joe. The only problem I had is I did not find the resolution of the Neeko storyline to be satisfactory.

One thing I found endearing but might bother some picky readers is the fact that the technology as described in this book puts it somewhere in the 90's

I am normally a swords and horses fantasy reader and I found the change of pace of reading this soap opera quite enjoyable.

Keep them Coming!