Reading Response Fat Girl

    I enjoyed this piece by Dubus.  For me, the story was well crafted and poignant with such details that I cared about the main character, Louise.  Unfortunately, even though she does lose weight, it is quite obvious she is not happy.  This theme kept me interested because I desperately wanted her to feel real happiness, the kind she got from eating.   In relation to some of the critical readings we've been assigned, I feel that this is a good example of LeGuin's rule: every sentence should lead into the next.  Also, this story really did have a pleasant rhythm to it.  Each part of Louise's journey, as well as the introduction of  new characters give enough description to either understand  them, or how she is feeling, without being overstated and boring me.