"Dietland" is a novel written by Sarai Walker. Published in 2015, the book follows the story of Plum Kettle, a 29-year-old woman weighing 300 pounds who seeks happiness through bariatric surgery. Plum's life takes an unexpected turn when she is drawn into a group of women challenging societal beauty norms. As she navigates through her own struggles and societal expectations, a parallel narrative unfolds involving a vigilante force known as "Jennifer," seeking justice for the injustices women face. The novel explores themes of body image, misogyny, and the societal pressure placed on women to conform to unrealistic beauty standards. "Dietland" has garnered attention for its bold and thought-provoking exploration of these issues. In 2018, the book inspired a television adaptation that premiered on AMC.
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