The Duff
The DUFF: (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) was one of my "To Be Reads" I wrote about this month,
so when I finally started reading it, I didn’t waste any time. In fact the book was read in one evening as I
couldn’t put it down. I see why YA
readers, especially teens, are creating a buzz about this book and the author, Kody
Keplinger. The book is a impressive YA
read that should be popular with readers who like a little sizzle, a lot of
drama, and a fun school based story.
Bianca’s emotional rollercoaster starts when a rude guy from
her high school, Wesley, calls her the Duff.
That’s right, the D.esignated U.gly F.at F.riend. Ouch.
Bianca instantly hates the guy. Things
at home aren’t going well either, with her MIA mother and her father’s issues
of his own. How does Bianca react? Well … a wild fling might take her mind off
of things. Unfortunately, it also takes
her away from her friends, her family, and hides her true feelings.
This book is a good read.
I really did enjoy it and I look forward to reading the next of Kody
Keplinger’s books. I have read some of
the other reviews about this book and some of the criticism reflects upon Keplinger’s
obviously immaturity. While I agree that
some of the book lacks refinement, I liked Keplinger’s writing. I thought the story was well developed and
the characters were fun and likable too.
Bianca could be any one of us, in each of us is a Duff. Teen readers will love this book and probably
will feel a connection with not only the characters, but also the young author
herself.
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