The DUFF
However, the biggest issue I had with The DUFF was the fact that the "distraction" that Bianca sought out, mindless, meaningless, and continuous sex with Wesley, was essentially romanticized. I appreciate that the issue of impulsive hook-ups is addressed (since it does happen quite a bit), but I believe it to be a lot more serious of an issue than Keplinger ever treated it to be. With the exception of a few brief pages in which whispers of a pregnancy scare circulate (not Bianca's, of course), Keplinger doesn't bring up any of the more serious consequences of casual sex, including damage to the physical and emotional health. Instead, Wesley is the uncaring player turned perfect boyfriend, and Bianca sticks with him, without a break in their sexual relationship. I don't think that this is a realistic relationship, nor a healthy one, and it can give a lot of readers the wring idea about healthy ways to deal with problems in life.
All in all, The DUFF ends happily enough, though the resolutions to all of Bianca's problems seem to be too easy and too simple. Still, anyone who has ever been frustrated by high school or felt like the designated ugly fat friend of their group and wished to be something more will most likely be able to relate to Bianca.
Cover Comments: I like the way the title descends down the page, and the bright yellow that the letters are written in. It will definitely be eye-catching!
ARC borrowed from Shanyn of ChickLovesLit.com!
The DUFF
9 comments:
I love your description of your feelings about this book. Much better than I what I was able to do!
Interesting... I loved it. Am definitely buying it for myself, my sisters, and my friends. Buuuut... I have a unique view of sex that many don't share. Well, except my sisters and my friends... Ha.
Good review, doesn't sound like a book for me, though, but I like your review, very clear.
I had many similar feelings towards this book as well. Thanks for you review.
Thank you for such an honest review! :)
It's disappointing to hear that the book does has it's fault, but then again no writer is perfect. Thanks for the honest review!
I understand what you meant about the relationship...just from what you say, I don't have the book...but I do think it sounds interesting and worth a read.
-lauren
Great review, I was lucky enough to get on a tour for this book a lil while ago and just loved it, I thought it was a fun read and enjoyed it the whole way through!
You have a nice review! Here's mine: http://lorxiebookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-duff-designated-ugly-fat-friend-by.html
Thank you very much, have a nice day! :)
-lor
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