Half His Age

A Novel

De: Jennette McCurdy

Narrado por: Jennette McCurdy

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.

The storyline and writing style

The book was really good and I couldn't put it down, but it was very gross. Jennette McCurdy can be a very blunt writer and often times her book was grotesque and disgusting. But ultimately it did what it was supposed to do. This book isn't for the faint of heart or someone who gets nauseated easily because DAMN this book was nasty. Once again, she delivered a fantastic book though and I recommend it anyone who can stomach it.

so deep. loved this. 5 stars.

I want ready for the truth presented in this novel. they way deep hidden thoughts could be just put on display for the whole world to see. equally terrifying and enlightening. thank you.

Raw and Real Details

The detail she got into was tough to hear but so worth it. She knows how to tell a story where you can easily picture it play out. Her description of how everything you thought you wanted isn’t always what it seems is perfect.

Great Listen

Great great narration. Easy quick listen that I enjoyed. Jennette is a great narrator in this.

Wonderful, Raw, Tense, Outstanding

I am surprised but McCurdy writes and narrates a great story of a high school student going through life full of disappointment, let downs while finding pleasure where she can. All while surrounded by adults who can’t figure it out themselves.

One thing. McCurdy speak fast. Drop the speed down to .80 and it sounds fun.