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583 reviews for:

The Dud Avocado

Elaine Dundy

3.73 AVERAGE

adventurous challenging dark funny reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes

I loved being inside this very funny, very delusional 21 year old’s mind. One of the most fun books I’ve read in a long time.
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes

this was a pretty infuriating read to be honest! the occasional good line or scene did not make up for the countless pages of Sally Jay trying to convince you of how kooky and impulsive she is
funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

this was great! a leo’s tale
funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Sally Jay is an absolute wild child and I loved keeping her company and listening to her complaining and whining 
adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

oh what an absolute blast, I dont think ive read anything yet that has captured the utter restlessness and deep stupidity of being in your early twenties as expertly as this novel. while certain plot points felt unbelievable, sally jay is such a fun and sympathetic protagonist, I wouldn't change anything about the book.

"We hadn't done so badly. We'd made friends of one another, made jokes of one another, had even - for better or worse - made things happen to one another".

Youthful enthusiasm without too many consequences and responsibilities, but a coming of age transition with amusing anecdotes and characters to reminisce about at a safer distance with a do-you-remember and a you-did-what?
adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes