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xsimmouse's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
i'm not sure why i started reading this book. i liked the movie, but i'm glad it diverged from this novel. it had surprisingly heavy themes. i thought it was going to be extremely problematic, but it ended with a good moral for teens. the author is good at writing witty dialogue and keeping people engaged. it's definitely some of the better y/a out there these days. my only issue is that these teens act more like college students. i didn't have this high school experience, but i also went to a school with over 5000 kids so who knows. i'm pleasantly surprised.
kerseyreagan's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly, when I read this book I found it to be just like any other teenage love book. The plot was so predictable, I read the first chapter and would have known what was going to happen. It could be relatable to some people but it was not the best "teenage romance" I have ever read. If i had to refer a book to anyone in this genre, it would not be my first pick.
daphx00's review against another edition
4.0
The DUFF really took me by surprise. Amber convinced me to read it (THANK YOU!) and I don't think I would've read it anytime soon if she hadn't. Somehow, neither the cover, the title or the synopsis calls to me. It sounds generic, bland, something that doesn't stand out in the field of YA that we have now. But that, cover and that title really don't do the book justice. The DUFF is funny, remarkably honest and in terms of emotions, it's pretty raw.
Bianca is one of those characters who you're most likely to hate in the beginning. She's judgmental, sarcastic, negative and seems to be a bit of a loner, despite the fact that she has a couple of friends. But she really took me by surprise on the pages that followed. She's still sarcastic and a bit of a loner, but she's funny and I loved the honesty of her voice in this book.
As for Wesley, I really liked him as a character. Sure, he's an ass, especially at the beginning, but hey, Bianca is an ass too. Wesley is just as honest and sarcastic as Bianca and together, it just works. I have no clue how, but the two of them together is like two puzzle pieces falling together or something. They both become a better person after getting together and they help eachother to see who they really are and what they really want.
Both Bianca and Wesley have put up a wall around themselves and it comes crumbling down bit by bit after they kiss on that first night in the book. That combined with the writing style and humor had me flipping the pages until I finished the book in one sitting.
Keplinger was able to tell Bianca and Wesley's story very realisticly and I really applaud her way of telling this story without sugar coating anything. I haven't yet read more of her work, but I'm definitely going to pick up another of her books when I have the opportunity. If you're into contemporary and enjoy raw and funny stories, I'd definitely recommend this one.
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Bianca is one of those characters who you're most likely to hate in the beginning. She's judgmental, sarcastic, negative and seems to be a bit of a loner, despite the fact that she has a couple of friends. But she really took me by surprise on the pages that followed. She's still sarcastic and a bit of a loner, but she's funny and I loved the honesty of her voice in this book.
As for Wesley, I really liked him as a character. Sure, he's an ass, especially at the beginning, but hey, Bianca is an ass too. Wesley is just as honest and sarcastic as Bianca and together, it just works. I have no clue how, but the two of them together is like two puzzle pieces falling together or something. They both become a better person after getting together and they help eachother to see who they really are and what they really want.
Both Bianca and Wesley have put up a wall around themselves and it comes crumbling down bit by bit after they kiss on that first night in the book. That combined with the writing style and humor had me flipping the pages until I finished the book in one sitting.
Keplinger was able to tell Bianca and Wesley's story very realisticly and I really applaud her way of telling this story without sugar coating anything. I haven't yet read more of her work, but I'm definitely going to pick up another of her books when I have the opportunity. If you're into contemporary and enjoy raw and funny stories, I'd definitely recommend this one.
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lmorgen's review against another edition
4.0
Fun, light read with important underlying messages about positive body and self images, friendship, and family. Bianca is a complicated character; messy and relatable. I do wish the book would go more in depth about why she does certain things . . . sometimes her decisions seem a bit unbelievable.
Bianca's friends are close, supportive, and loving for the most part. Bianca learns not to take her relationship 38th Casey and Jessica for granted. Wesley is a sterotypical bad boy on the outside, but a sweet soul who truly cares on the inside.
The DUFF includes frank talk about sex and contains lots of strong language. In one part, Bianca's father drinks himself into a monster, shouts very inflammatory language and names at Bianca, and throws her to the ground.
I'd recommend The DUFF for older, mature teens and up.
Bianca's friends are close, supportive, and loving for the most part. Bianca learns not to take her relationship 38th Casey and Jessica for granted. Wesley is a sterotypical bad boy on the outside, but a sweet soul who truly cares on the inside.
The DUFF includes frank talk about sex and contains lots of strong language. In one part, Bianca's father drinks himself into a monster, shouts very inflammatory language and names at Bianca, and throws her to the ground.
I'd recommend The DUFF for older, mature teens and up.
dontstopreadin's review against another edition
4.0
I honestly thought I'd rate this a lot lower. While it had its cheesy & über clichè moments, it had heart and a good message and I loved Bianca & Wesley together =) They're adorable in their own way. I read all but about 50 pages in one sitting - so I think that says a lot too.
xchickadee's review against another edition
5.0
So I mostly read this book because I wanted to watch the movie, and I have heard nothing bad abut it. And I liked it a lot. Though I hate how Kody adding politics to it. I don't believe they have a place in young adult. and to top it off I am a proud Republican. But with that said I did love this story. and Already telling my friend she has to read it.
And I plan to read her other books as well.
And I plan to read her other books as well.
breezy610's review against another edition
5.0
OMG! This was soooo good and in a way, a lesson. Both characters were real to me and that what made this story believible to me. i even cried at some point in the story. and my heart is still pounding after the read, so this was, most defenitly, a fantastic read.
tamanda94's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED the Duff, Bianca's character was funny and sarcastic that she was so easy to connect with and I liked the relationship with Wesley. There isn't a lot I can say about this book except that I absolutely loved it and flew through it, it was quick and easy to read.
miamiabobia's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This ate. Idc. Bianca and Wesley had a lot of chemistry. The part where she tells him he’s never the DUFF because he doesn’t have friends and he just goes “Oh. Right” made me laugh out loud. I thought I would hate the fact that he called her the DUFF and then proceeded to get into a relationship with her, but I think the book made it clear that he is just an idiot, plus he actually apologized (something that does not happen often in romance books). Plus, I think they were both fairly evil to each other, so it’s probs even. Anyway, I think they were very cute together. I lowkey love Wesley. And I think the book came to some very enlightened conclusions when it comes to slut shaming and the labels put onto girls. Bianca is also very funny. And the parts regarding female friendship were very cute. I just wish the book was longer tbh. Why do we never get to see the couple with their happy ever after?