Reviews with content warning for Abandonment - The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend

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

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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

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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

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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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