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Half His Age

A Novel

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 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I’m Glad My Mom Died comes “a thorny examination of power, lust, shame and rage” (Los Angeles Times) from “a writer able to capture some of the darkest parts of human nature with unflinching honesty and devastating humor” (NPR)

“Unapologetic and undeniable . . . If there was ever any doubt whether the narrative command that Jennette McCurdy displayed in her bestselling memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died might translate to fiction, let it henceforth be put to rest.”—Elle
Waldo is ravenous. Horny. Blunt. Naive. Wise. Impulsive. Lonely. Angry. Forceful. Hurting. Perceptive. Endlessly wanting. And the thing she wants most of all: Mr. Korgy, her creative writing teacher with the wife and the kid and the mortgage and the bills, with the dead dreams and the atrophied looks and the growing paunch. She doesn’t know why she wants him. Is it his passion? His life experience? The fact that he knows books and films and things that she doesn’t? Or is it purer than that, rooted in their unlikely connection, their kindred spirits, the similar filter with which they each take in the world around them? Or, perhaps, it’s just enough that he sees her when no one else does.

Startlingly perceptive, mordantly funny, and keenly poignant, Half His Age is a rich character study of a yearning seventeen-year-old who disregards all obstacles—or attempts to overcome them—in her effort to be seen, to be desired, to be loved. Fiction de genre Fiction femmes Fiction littéraire Le choix des éditeurs Récits initiatiques Drôle Inspirant Émouvant

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Editorial Review

Jennette McCurdy’s foray into fiction
As a fan of Jennette McCurdy’s bracing I’m Glad My Mom Died, I couldn’t wait for her debut novel. Half His Age, about a precocious teen who falls for her English teacher, is decidedly NOT Nickelodeon material. But despite the skin-crawling plot, I found myself rooting for Waldo (yes, Waldo) and even laughing at the comic moments. McCurdy writes short, propulsive chapters and cutting observations (my favourite, “The lemon verbena is a double-edged sword,” describes how Waldo’s mom’s preferred hand soap eats away at her spray tan), and her narration is at once matter-of-fact, sharp, sad, and funny. Like My Dark Vanessa for the anxious generation, Half His Age is set against a backdrop of frictionless tech and late-stage capitalism. At a lean 4.5 hours, it asks you to sit in discomfort—but no longer than necessary. —Kat J., Audible Editor

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The only complaint is that I wish there was more. Jennette does such a fantasic job when telling her story. A few times my roomate asked why I was laughing to myself, she is so naturally funny and at times relatable.
I was able to find some personal clarity when listening..so.. I thank you.
Waiting patiently for the next novel to come.

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I absolutely love McCurdry's writing style, I bought the audiobook as soon as payday came and I don't regret it at all. It had great pacing and awesome tension. McCurdy's voice shines through her writing

Kept me hooked the whole time

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Everything in the story was woven together and felt like a lot of thought was put into how each chapter unfolded. Like a high school language arts class book that your teacher chose because of all the themes and topics they can pull out for discussion... but lots of sex. But thankful not a sexy book for your gratification.

Intentional writing

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If you've lived through any of this, the psychology behind Waldo is really well written to, right down to feeling like an outsider looking into where you're supposed to belong but don't. It's not about romanticizing an unhealthy relationship, but about untangling why these unhealthy relationships occur from an insider perspective. Shame, self love, pushing your gut feelings down, and trusting your gut are all unpacked very thoughtfully.

An emic view

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"Sure," | nod. "Occam's razor. That's how I feel about writing. I like writing that's simple. Plainly stated observations, no fluff.
I don't wanna hear, 'It was the kind of gray morning with air so frigid that it makes your bones wail like a creaking staircase. I wanna hear: 'It was a cold Tuesday. My bones hurt! Get to the point, you know?"

went into this one blind. I didn't know the plot. i didn't read
'i'm glad my mom died'. had no real clue what i was getting into. every young woman with bpd should read this.

a little uncomfortable, a little disturbing, and a whole lot of raw, no fluff, plainly stated observations. bravo.

occam’s razor

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