Reviews

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

britbloom's review against another edition

4.0

Damn.
Makes you think twice. Fascinating portrayal of the everyday gone awry white saviorism (I can help you! Let me share my things with you to help you! I know how best to defend you! I can make better choices/open doors for your future!) and the modern day “mammy” (She’s just part of the family!). Also, insight into a young black woman having to navigate familial, racial and social expectations after college. Author, [a:Kiley Reid|18257829|Kiley Reid|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1584271436p2/18257829.jpg] delivers much food for thought.

kelseyj's review against another edition

5.0

"But now, she sat in Philadelphia, participating in a losing game called 'Which one of us is actually more racist?'"

andreayayaya's review against another edition

3.0

Funny, light, and easy. An accessible look at race, ambition and ally-ship.

abicamille's review

inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

hey4isha's review against another edition

1.0

Honestly, could not even finish it. So cringe

isakyaki's review

• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

anfrensley's review against another edition

4.0

So many layers to this story -- from the title to the transactional relationships to race to age/generational differences! It is completely engrossing and fun (and cringe-y at times!) but also very thoughtful.

violabaldwin's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

 3.8 (Audiobook) I liked the Audiobook version of this and the narrator was a good choice.
I also liked the book in general and the topics and that it was not all clear cut. Everything was complex and multi facetted, as life often is, and I also found the main character well written and relatable. 

kenzie_ann's review

funny tense medium-paced

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

3.75

sweetbeetle's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0