Title: The DUFF
Author: Kody
Keplinger
Publisher:
Little, Brown and Company
Length: 280 pages
Rating: 4/5
When hot, obnoxious Wesley calls Bianca the DUFF (the
designated ugly fat friend), she knows he’s right. Bianca loathes Wesley and
his man-slut ways, but things aren’t going so great for Bianca at home, and one
night, she kisses Wesley, and likes it. Hooking up with Wesley becomes the only
way Bianca can escape her problems, until her secret hook-ups become a
problem.
Warning: this book is rated PG-13. It’s also funny, honest,
and doesn’t romanticize teen life or teen relationships. Most people think
they’re the DUFF, and can relate to Bianca- she’s cynical, loyal, and hilarious
when she relates to hooking up to Wesley as getting her drug fix. And in a
refreshing twist, Wesley is not the perfect guy (although he may be perfect for
Bianca- you’ll have to read and find out). I liked that about this book.
The book gets a little preachy/teen-special at the end, but
it’s a good message about not letting other people label you. And the term DUFF
will definitely stick with you after this fun read. (completely unrelated) Especially
if there’s a pitcher on your baseball team named Duffy.
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