A review by tessacarnicero
The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Keplinger

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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