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cammiem8's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Wow, were these characters frustrating! And I know that was the point, and their interactions were interesting and made me listen through it very quickly. Although what Alix/Alex did was objectively worse, I couldn’t help but despise Kelley more than any of the other characters, he just came off to me as so slimy and pretty much got off scotch free in the end. Also have to say the kid was really annoying. I find myself really wanting to talk about this book, and I’ll certainly be thinking about it for a while.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Fatphobia, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Body shaming, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Animal death
sophielaurence's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Racism
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book was honestly not what I was expecting at all…but I still loved it.
Such a Fun Age follows Emira, a black women, as she is accused of kidnapping the white child she is babysitting. Alix is the mother of the child, and vows to make things right with Emira. What follows is a story of class, race, obsession, and family.
This book handled important conversations very well, which led me to reflect on my own life. Fetishization is a topic often overlooked in literature, but Riley explored its effect on relationships in such an interesting way. Overall, my favorite aspect of the novel is the two contrasting narrators which offer distinctly different experiences surrounding American life.
After checking trigger warnings and age ratings, I would definitely recommend picking up Such a Fun Age as your next read!
Such a Fun Age follows Emira, a black women, as she is accused of kidnapping the white child she is babysitting. Alix is the mother of the child, and vows to make things right with Emira. What follows is a story of class, race, obsession, and family.
This book handled important conversations very well, which led me to reflect on my own life. Fetishization is a topic often overlooked in literature, but Riley explored its effect on relationships in such an interesting way. Overall, my favorite aspect of the novel is the two contrasting narrators which offer distinctly different experiences surrounding American life.
After checking trigger warnings and age ratings, I would definitely recommend picking up Such a Fun Age as your next read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Racism, Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, and Classism
Moderate: Fatphobia, Slavery, Body shaming, and Pregnancy
beeinbooks's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
edytaworyna's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Fatphobia
risemini's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Fatphobia
wildlifelane's review against another edition
informative
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming and Fatphobia
thanmayi's review against another edition
emotional
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
A book that simply did not live up to its potential.
The author has done a great job tackling performative activism and allyship but the main character was uninteresting to the point where it felt like a drag to read this book which otherwise I was hoping would be my top read.
My main issue was with the fact that the characters felt very one-dimensional and while the story is an important one, I wish we could've explored the minds of the characters more, especially with Emira.
The author has done a great job tackling performative activism and allyship but the main character was uninteresting to the point where it felt like a drag to read this book which otherwise I was hoping would be my top read.
My main issue was with the fact that the characters felt very one-dimensional and while the story is an important one, I wish we could've explored the minds of the characters more, especially with Emira.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Minor: Fatphobia
rhidingrainbow's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
maybe it's just because I'm sleep deprived and in a pissy mood but I hated this book. I don't like books where the main characters are unlovable (literally what is the point) and there was so much unnecessary fatphobia. yuck.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Racism
teo_rodas's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Racial slurs