Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy - Novel

Half His Age - A Novel by Jennette McCurdy

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I'm Glad My Mom Died comes a startlingly perceptive novel about desire, loneliness, and the misguided lengths we go to in order to be seen.

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About This Novel

Waldo is seventeen and ravenous for life. Horny. Blunt. Lonely. Angry. Perceptive. And endlessly wanting. The thing she wants most? Mr. Korgy, her creative writing teacher with the wife, the kid, the mortgage, and the growing paunch.

She can't explain why she wants him. Is it his passion? His life experience? His knowledge of books and films she's never encountered? Or is it deeper—a connection between kindred spirits who share a similar filter for viewing the world? Perhaps it's simply enough that he sees her when no one else does.

A Character Study of Yearning

This mordantly funny and keenly poignant novel explores the inner world of a seventeen-year-old who disregards all obstacles in her effort to be seen, desired, and loved. McCurdy crafts a rich character study that tackles themes of sex, consumerism, class, desire, intimacy, power, and rage with unflinching honesty.

Why Readers Love It

With 4.0 stars from 1,376 reviews, Half His Age showcases McCurdy's talent for blending humor with heartbreak. Her startlingly perceptive storytelling captures the complexity of youth, longing, and the internet age.

Book Details

• Format: Paperback (Large Print Edition)
• Pages: 352
• Publisher: Random House Large Print
• Publication Date: January 20, 2026
• ISBN-13: 979-8217346899
• Language: English
• Weight: 13 ounces
• Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.89 x 9.18 inches
• Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Coming-of-Age

Perfect For

• Fans of I'm Glad My Mom Died
• Contemporary fiction readers
• Coming-of-age story enthusiasts
• Jennette McCurdy followers
• Literary fiction lovers