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The DUFF by Kody Keplinger

8 reviews

michellebub's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Reread 5 years later.
The movie is nothing like the book.
In the movie it’s fake dating but in the book it’s actually friends with benefits, it’s seems like the pg-13 version of spice and I ATE IT UP.

Now, I think you have to take into account that this book is a product of its time. Because no one would say that a fat ass and tiny boobs is a bad thing now. And yes she said that for a fat ass I was really invisible. But somehow the beauty standard in this is big boobs and blonde hair. Because her best friends were the definition of that.
But Bianca was just so annoying, I mean I get that you might hate everything but like even activities with your friends? If you hate everything then what do you do in your free time? Apparently she

screws Wesley

in her free time.

I like that he makes her less bitter,

she seems like a better person at the end of the book and is actually able to reflect on her mindset. Which is great because she really annoyed the shit out of me. Always judging others, for what? For hooking up and having a life. Wesley wasn’t even a manwhore or a fuckboy, he respected women and knew not to play with their hearts. I don’t get what the problem is, yeah he had lots of sex, SO WHAT? and then she judged others for something she ALSO does. Like girl stop playing with me

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charlotteschapter's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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yokaisbabe's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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alanaefarrell's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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ahopper7's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I read this book after watching the movie, so for anyone in that boat just know the book and movie are vastly different! But I have to say, I honestly think I like the movie better (which never happens) only because I’m probably too old to be reading/watching high school dramas (I’m 32 but can’t let go of my YA!) so the reason I like the movie was really for the comedy which was carried by Mae Whitman who plays Bianca, and the book wasn’t really that funny nor was Bianca’s character. What I did like about the book though was the more complex issues that Bianca was facing, and more characterization with Wesley, so for that I give it 3.5 stars! Overall, an entertaining read.

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tessacarnicero's review against another edition

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I watched the movie and got intrigued enough to read the book. I think the movie and the book are not even in the same universe, the movie follows a very formulaic teen movie approach which is sad, because the book definitely doesn’t. I do think the book can be quite dark at some points but it does make the story feel a little more authentic. The main character of the story was fine, although sometimes a little unnecessarily rude towards other characters. It was a good book, but not great.

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leitza's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

FIRSTLY, IT'S NOTHING LIKE THE MOVIE. PLEASE DON'T JUDGE IT BY THE MOVIE.
Okay, now we can proceed.

This is a book I first found at 13 and have since read it time and time again. I don't know if it's B.'s snarky comments, the idea of a secret romance (phew, the pool bit still gets me hot and bothered) or simply connecting to feeling like the "Duff", but this is still one of my favourites (and 10 years have gone by since I discovered it ).
If you need a funny, quick weekend read, this is where it's at!

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sunflowerlu's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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