The DUFF

This book took me by surprise. I really didn't expect to love it so much.

What made the book so enjoyable was the characters, especially the leads. The romance between Bianna and Wesley was so entertaining. I could not put the book down because I wanting to know what would happen next. If they will admit their feelings or just keep along to their fling.

I highly recommend this book. I loved it, and hope others do to. Now I'm looking forward in reading more Kody Keplinger's books.

Bianca Piper is sarcastic, cynical, and has the mouth of a sailor! Seriously, if you’re offended by strong language, especially in YA, then you probably don’t want to read this one. But I definitely appreciated her honesty; she tells things how it is, and doesn’t hold back. She has especially strong feelings toward Wesley Rush, the man-whore of the school. He really is arrogant and pompous, but at least he knows it. When Bianca hits a rough patch, she goes to the most unlikely source for comfort: Wesley. One week she’s throwing a Coke in his face, and the next she’s in his bed. But there’s no insta-love here, it’s not even insta-lust. It’s something completely different, and even Bianca doesn’t fully understand it. She just knows it helps distract her from reality.

Even though it’s an usual situation, it still felt like a realistic portrayal of what could happen. The author tackled some important topics in an open and honest way. We get to see Bianca’s ups and downs as she tries to deal with her family problems and as well the realization of her role as the DUFF. It was amazing to me how that one word affected Bianca’s outlook and set her on this entirely new path.

I loved the relationship between Bianca and Wesley. It started out completely antagonistic, turned into something extremely sex, then into something more. I actually ended up feeling bad for Wesley at one point. He’s not just that guy who sleeps with any girl who comes along. He’s vulnerable, and sweet, and so much more. He’s exactly what Bianca needs, even if she doesn’t want to admit that to herself.

This is a fabulous YA contemporary, and I think the author did an amazing job of capturing the teen voice (probably because she was one!). The characters were all great and realistic, and I found myself invested in their lives, and wanting them to succeed. This is a definitely going on my favorites list.

I never read contemporary YA. Not because it's beneath me but because I always thought it wasn't for me. But when I read the synopsis of this book, I new it was special and that I had to read it. To be honest, I really loved it and it's making me rethink this whole "no YA contemporary" thing.

This is a book that I would have loved to read when I was in high school. It's cynical, realistic and honest. It reads like a high school drama, but lets face it, we can never get away from the high school drama. Even as adults, our lives resemble a lot those of teenagers. We still gossip, we still think social standings are very important, and obviously, we still compare ourselves to our close friends. I think this need to compare ourselves never really leaves us and many of us think of ourselves as the duff, the designate ugly fat friend (even if we really aren't). I think the take home messages is that DUFF is a novel that can be read by everyone.

All the characters are flawed and I love this. I think the author has a very strong grip on reality and it shines through her writing and character building. I recommend this book to everyone, especially teens dealing with low self esteem issues because of their appearance (or what they think they look like). I also recommend it to parents because they need to know the issues their kids are dealing with. And I also recommend it to anyone trying to fit in because lets face it, life in general is one big version of high school--without all the homework and homecomings.

Wesley Rush is a dick. Bianca Piper is kind of a bitch. Why not put this two together! Opposites attract right? I thought this was just going to be another typical story of two very different people finding love, but it was so much more. Wesley and Bianca are so real and so raw that I felt at times to personal to be reading this book. It was hot, yeah, but it was also heart warming in the end.

Reader reviewed by Coutrney Rae



We
have all been hearing about The Duff and about the 18 year old college
student behind it. Kody Keplinger has us all waiting for September
10th, when her debut novel will hit stores. I was lucky enough to have
the opportunity to borrow a copy. Boy, am I glad I didnt have to wait!




The Duff: Designated Ugly Fat Friend.

When I first heard the definition I knew exactly what it meant. Why?
Because I see myself as that friend. When I read the Duff, I knew it.
And the fact that I knew about what it was, made the experience of
reading it that much more great. I brought this up to my friends and
they said that that is how they feel, also. This is brought up in the
book. Everyone feels like a Duff.



The story line is wonderful. Bianca, 17 year old girl, has some hard
times in life and it all seems to double when the school hottie and
playboy, Wesley Rush, tells her she is The Duff. Then nicknames her
Duffy. After that, things snowball into one big mess. And Bianca needs a
getaway. She gets it, but definitely in the last place she expects.



The writing is realistic. I could definitely see the plot happening. At least I hope it would.



The characters all had flaws, but that only made them better. Bianca
reminded me of myself. I am a very cynical person and so is she. I
connected with her, which is always what you want to do while reading.
It makes loving the book easier.

Wesley is a notorious playboy. He will get with any girl he can, which
is just about everyone. Through the book, you will see subtle changes
in him. Good, subtle changes. Which will pan out in the end.

Biancas best friends made me happy and pissed me off all at the same
time. If you think about, that is exactly how best friends are. They
are great friends to Bianca, but they also push her to go partying when
she doesnt want to and one of them is very ditsy.

When it came to Biancas parents, you could feel exactly how she felt.
Her home life isnt all that great and you sympathize with her.



I wont say much about the ending, because I know I will keep gushing and no one will be able to stop me.

Ill leave it at: Great! Every teen girl should read this. They may see
that they are not alone in the world. Everyone thinks they are a Duff,
at least once in their life.