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A review by dianasaur8
The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Keplinger
3.0
I think this book had a lot of potential and, yes, it was a good story, but I found myself getting really annoyed throughout it.
The main character, Bianca/the Duff/Duffy, had her heart broken her freshman year, which resulted in her cynical and bitter personality. I thought this could have been a great way for the author to weave in some snarky, witty, and funny remarks, but she didn't. I was really agitated with Bianca and I seriously do not think she could get any more cynical. Even when she got hurt, she was bitter. I wish the author made her a bit more vulnerable and allowed her some transformation throughout the book. Also, Bianca doesn't ever really solve her problems. They just happen to magically fix themselves. She comes home and her dad is okay. Her crush on two guys worked out on its own. There wasn't any real depth or finality. In the end, I was left feeling dissatisfied and with a lot of questions.
Once again, The Duff had a lot of potential, but it reminded me too much of Beautiful Disaster by Jaime McGuire, which I believe is the better book.
The main character, Bianca/the Duff/Duffy, had her heart broken her freshman year, which resulted in her cynical and bitter personality. I thought this could have been a great way for the author to weave in some snarky, witty, and funny remarks, but she didn't. I was really agitated with Bianca and I seriously do not think she could get any more cynical. Even when she got hurt, she was bitter. I wish the author made her a bit more vulnerable and allowed her some transformation throughout the book. Also, Bianca doesn't ever really solve her problems. They just happen to magically fix themselves. She comes home and her dad is okay. Her crush on two guys worked out on its own. There wasn't any real depth or finality. In the end, I was left feeling dissatisfied and with a lot of questions.
Once again, The Duff had a lot of potential, but it reminded me too much of Beautiful Disaster by Jaime McGuire, which I believe is the better book.