Overall, this book is a great read for an older teen or young adult. Language was also prevelant through the book and used many profane words as well as perverse descriptions, ‘dick pics’ for instance. I felt this completely distracted from the main theming. It is glorified and gave an almost ‘every teen does it’ feel as well as a feeling that every teen needed to have a sexual experience. My biggest criticism is the underlying and pervasive sexual undertones. I also believe the two main characters are extremely strong and the author pulls you into their relationship wanting to know more and how their story plays out. The idea of different kinds of people with different backgrounds and different belief systems really resonates with me. Very little drinking or drugs, but stolen "oxy" and providing teachers with Adderall in exchange for good grades is mentioned. Two teens are in same-sex relationships, but it's not explored as a theme.
Birth control pills, getting a first period, and whether or not to have sex are mentioned. Sexy stuff is mostly kissing and light making out, but teens talk about having sex, and once it's implied that two teens had sex. Violence includes an act of vandalism that's not directly narrated and some nonphysical bullying like making oinking noises at a fat person. Profanity isn't frequent but includes "s-t," "f-ked," "d-k," "bitches," and more. It's set in the same small Texas town, and has some overlapping characters who explore themes of accepting your body as it is, and learning not to treat others differently based on their appearance or body type, through an unlikely friendship story.
Parents need to know that Puddin' is a companion novel to the popular Dumplin' by Julie Murphy. Speculation about being high.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Brief mention of prescription pain killers, stolen "oxy," and selling Adderall to teachers in exchange for good grades. Mention of a past incident when a teen was too drunk to play a prank.
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