McCurdy's Provocative Debut Falls Short of Nuance
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A critical take on Jennette McCurdy's Half His Age argues the novel leans on shock via a 17-year-old student’s affair with her 40-year-old teacher, without enough nuance to transcend provocation; McCurdy’s strength shows in depictions of female rage and mother/daughter dynamics, but the book ultimately stalls after its provocative sex scenes, offering limited depth beyond the sensational setup.
- Can Jennette McCurdy Transcend Provocation? Vulture
- With Her First Novel, Jennette McCurdy Wants to See You Squirm The New York Times
- Jennette McCurdy says after a stressful childhood, ‘Adulthood is quite fun’ : Wild Card with Rachel Martin NPR
- Jennette McCurdy is so not a child actor anymore. She's an author with a capital A. USA Today
- In Jennette McCurdy's Half His Age , the Ick Is Intentional: 'If Something Makes You Uncomfortable, It’s Probably Truthful' People.com
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