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alegzac's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Such a Fun Age can only be described as an uncomfortably funny look into the life of two wildly different women trying to navigate their own circumstances and relationships. A complete character study of race, privilege and wealth written into a satirical yet painfully real story.
I truly enjoyed reading it, and the plot twists were great.
I truly enjoyed reading it, and the plot twists were great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Classism
Moderate: Racism, Police brutality, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This is absolutely as good as everyone said it was! Can't wait for more from Ms. Reid. She has such a way with natural dialogue that I only dream of even approaching one day. I also really felt like the interactions between the friends felt real and authentic - the phone bowl, the secret job negotiations in a bathroom. To me, those scenes feel so true to your 20s.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Racism, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Police brutality, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship