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Loving large - romance, drama, soap opera for the rest of us! Review by LynneMurray

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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 book I know of 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 of a fat femme fatale. It's a fun, hopeful book! (Posted on 3/18/11)

Couldn't wait for the next "episode!" Review by 1627Pilgrim

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This complex and fast-moving romantic adventure is filled with engaging, deftly rendered characters, suspense, humor, intrigue and poignancy: 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. I have a feeling we have not seen the last of these folks. I certainly hope not: I want to know what happens to them next! A sequel, please?
(Posted on 7/27/09)

Fun Read with Characters You Learn to Care About Review by fat fiction lover

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When I first started reading this book I had a bit of trouble following it. The authors seemed to be introducing a bundle of characters, whose lives they would only follow for brief page-long snippets before jumping to another character. Time moves quickly and at first you wonder where the central plot is.

Rather than revolve around a main character and primary plot-line, however, Measure by Measure is more in the fashion of War and Peace, following the lives and intrigue of numerous characters and showing you what it is to live in their seemingly similar but remarkably varied worlds. In that sense, then, it's different from other popular fat fiction like Pat Ballard's books, but that gives this book a style all its own. I'd definitely recommend it to people who like reading about larger characters, people who like to get to know the characters they're reading about, and people who like a lot going on. This busy book is a really fun read. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. (Posted on 6/9/09)