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The DUFF by Kody Keplinger

21 reviews

ahopper7's review against another edition

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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libbylou905's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

I read this book because I loved the movie. And while it is almost nothing like the movie, I really enjoyed it.
The characters and their motives felt a lot more thought out and full.

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mengzhenreads's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

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

1.5

Wow this was terrible. I honestly hated all of the characters in this book except Casey and felt absolutely nothing for any of them. Although the message had some potential to be interesting, the romance completely ruined it all and I found Bianca to be so unlikable to the point where as a read I wasn't rooting for her growth at all. I just found everything about this book cringey and terrible. There were a few heartwarming sentences or little sections near the end of the book but honestly it was easily forgettable because of the sheer amount of shit that was in the rest of the book. Overall, really terrible.

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caitlin_doggos's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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

3.5

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abby271's review against another edition

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fast-paced

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

3.0

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hglbooks1's review against another edition

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funny reflective medium-paced

3.5

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littlegretty's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective medium-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

3.25

This book was a favorite of mine growing up. Upon another read, it didn’t hold up nearly as well but the main premise still holds up. A great read for a tough weekend. There are certain passages that 13 year old me still maintains as the reason I was able to start accepting myself and my body. A great teen read, maybe not an adult one.

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lilacsophie's review against another edition

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challenging reflective

4.0

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clutzycaro's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

This book is so much better than the movie. God they are so in love I could scream.

Fucking Toby ended up being the real hero tho, go figure.

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jenpinbowling's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

For anyone who has seen the film and is unsure whether to read the book, the world is better built and more cohesive in the book. The characters are also more likeable and have deeper personalities in the novel.

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