Reviews

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

abastone's review against another edition

3.0

Good book, very interesting story angle. A little hard to read with the main characters being so unlike able.

junkafroe's review

funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.5

sashmcgash's review against another edition

3.0

I don't know I just didn't love it! Definitely some interesting exploration of white people who think they aren't racist but certainly are. And also kind of coming of age / coming into your own storyline cheesiness. A fun read and a page-turner but but by no means a must-read imo!

tess_ann's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

“Such a Fun Age” is an intriguing novel for our times. It focuses on racial and class tensions through complicated characters. There are few “heroes” in this story. It leaves the reader with room to reflect even after a slightly jarring ending

rachelk22's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars

melspedit's review against another edition

4.0

I really liked this book. It is a look at racism and affluence, two very complicated issues, told through a pretty simple story. It makes you think and then rethink what you feel about each character.

jesswegmann's review against another edition

5.0

Love the refreshingly new plot line! This book had great perspectives and several exciting revelations that had me furiously reading to know more

franelizabeth's review

challenging funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

nationalcarpark's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

sarah_scripture's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this one even though I had problems with the premise a little. There were parts that were not believable to me. I thought the relationship between the girl and the babysitter was really sweet. The background relationships were interesting, but some of them were just not realistic, in my opinion. I binge-read the last quarter of the book, but was disappointed in the ending. It was enjoyable nonetheless.