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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
Probably a 2.5… not great, but could have been worse.
Read this quite quickly last week after seeing the trailer for the movie. Found it to be an entertaining ,fast paced read ,no regrets.
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I feel like there’s a world in which I can guiltily enjoy both the book and the movie, despite how different the two are
serious note: some lines/scenes made me cringe, female mc gets considerably less annoying throughout the book
serious note: some lines/scenes made me cringe, female mc gets considerably less annoying throughout the book
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
The Duff nos narra la vida de Bianca, una chica que es la "Duff" (la designada amiga fea y gorda, en español) de sus amigas, ella no lo sabia hasta que nuestro otro protagonista Wesley, el chico más guapo del colegio y el más mujeriego, se lo dice, ella desde ese momento entra en un conflicto consigo misma y con las etiquetas que definen a las personas.
Bianca tiene muchos problemas como que sus padres se van a divorciar, su ex novio que la engaño esta de regreso y su padre que era alcohólicos. Problemas que ella no sabe cómo enfrentar y la manera en la que lo hace es teniendo sexo con Wesley, esto hace que se le olviden sus problemas pero al pasar el tiempo esa relación sin compromiso y sin sentimientos va llevar a algo más.
Este libro se me hizo muy fácil de leer y rápido, la historia te atrapa y a pesar de que puedes pensar que es un cliché, no lo es, es adorable el amor y exasperante en algunos aspectos.
El libro tiene una gran narración y un gran ritmo, los personajes son graciosos y sencillos, pero con la profundidad necesitaría que amerita a la historia.
Tengo un problema con el final pero me gusta, de alguna manera siento que hace que la historia sea única.
Un buen libro para pasar el tiempo.
Bianca tiene muchos problemas como que sus padres se van a divorciar, su ex novio que la engaño esta de regreso y su padre que era alcohólicos. Problemas que ella no sabe cómo enfrentar y la manera en la que lo hace es teniendo sexo con Wesley, esto hace que se le olviden sus problemas pero al pasar el tiempo esa relación sin compromiso y sin sentimientos va llevar a algo más.
Este libro se me hizo muy fácil de leer y rápido, la historia te atrapa y a pesar de que puedes pensar que es un cliché, no lo es, es adorable el amor y exasperante en algunos aspectos.
El libro tiene una gran narración y un gran ritmo, los personajes son graciosos y sencillos, pero con la profundidad necesitaría que amerita a la historia.
Tengo un problema con el final pero me gusta, de alguna manera siento que hace que la historia sea única.
Un buen libro para pasar el tiempo.
Was this the most original book I have read? No. Was it the best written? No. However, it reminded me a lot of myself. It is common for people to feel inadequate you are surrounded by examples telling you that you aren't pretty enough or good enough. What you learn from this novel is that everyone is the designated ugly fat friend at some point. It is about finding a way to realize that you are so much more than that. I loved this book and had an absolute blast reading it!
Haven't we all felt like the Duff? Bianca is what most of us are - short, a little too curvy, with hair that isn't blond and can only be tamed when extreme measures are taken. She is me; she is you; she represents how every girl feels at least once in her life. Add to that the fact that she's hilarious, and you've got yourself a pretty darn lovable main character. You know that scene in You've Got Mail where Meg Ryan is telling Tom Hanks she wishes she could be the type of person who thinks of the perfect thing to say at the exact moment she means to say it? Bianca is that type of person. And I freaking love her for it. With lines like, "Those girls must have IQs low enough to trip over," Bianca's feistyness keeps Wesley - and the reader - hooked and wanting more.
If you're still not convinced of this book's worthiness, let me tell you a little bit about Wesley Rush. Wesley is a Paul Newman of a guy. (Google that name kids and discover true hotness.) I swear he makes the pages of this book steam. He is sexy and dirty, but at the end of the day he really cares about Bianca. I devoured this book in one sitting and I definitely loved many aspects of this debut novel, but Wesley definitely gave The Duff a drool factor.
And if you're participating in the Debut Author Challenge, you should totally add this one to your list. Author Kody Keplinger, who by the way was only 17! when she wrote this novel, has earned her place on my radar.
Read more reviews like this one at http://www.bookmarkedblog.com
If you're still not convinced of this book's worthiness, let me tell you a little bit about Wesley Rush. Wesley is a Paul Newman of a guy. (Google that name kids and discover true hotness.) I swear he makes the pages of this book steam. He is sexy and dirty, but at the end of the day he really cares about Bianca. I devoured this book in one sitting and I definitely loved many aspects of this debut novel, but Wesley definitely gave The Duff a drool factor.
And if you're participating in the Debut Author Challenge, you should totally add this one to your list. Author Kody Keplinger, who by the way was only 17! when she wrote this novel, has earned her place on my radar.
Read more reviews like this one at http://www.bookmarkedblog.com
You can tell this book was written 15 years ago and it does not withstand the test of time. It’s just seriously bad.
What kind of girl kissed a guy for a distraction and then slaps him like he did something wrong? 😑
This is not my kind of book at all. I already hate it.
What kind of girl kissed a guy for a distraction and then slaps him like he did something wrong? 😑
This is not my kind of book at all. I already hate it.