Jennette McCurdy on Her Debut Novel 'Half His Age'
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jennette McCurdy, former child star and author of the memoir "I’m Glad My Mom Died," has released her debut novel, "Half His Age," which explores a controversial relationship between a teenage girl and her high school teacher, delving into themes of female rage and desire.
- The novel centers on 17-year-old Waldo, an Alaska teen struggling with dissatisfaction and addiction to online shopping, whose secret affair with her middle-aged teacher serves as a vehicle to explore complex emotional and societal issues.
- McCurdy emphasizes the importance of creative control, having adapted "Half His Age" into a screenplay she intends to direct, and remains protective of the tone and vision of her projects, including the upcoming Apple TV adaptation
