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Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

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stellahadz's review against another edition

challenging reflective tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

This book does an excellent job of what many books struggle to do - capturing the insidious nature of racism and transactional relationships.

I wish Emira had been a little more developed as a character - I found myself wanting to know more about her, and while I know the book was a satire of well-meaning white liberalism, I thought it was a bit ironic that the story ended up focusing more on a petty conflict between Kelley and Alix than on Emira, the Black main character. I wasn't a fan of the flashback chapter at the end of the book; it made Alix seem more like a caricature than the well-developed character she had been up until then. I also wish the ending hadn't been as rushed, but to be fair, the pacing in the rest of the book was excellent.

Overall, I really enjoyed Such a Fun Age. The writing is sharp and straightforward, which makes it a quick read, but it still packs a real punch in terms of the themes it explores. While it's not the only book to explore these themes, the addition of Kelley's storyline adds an extra dimension to the satire of "woke" white people. Definitely recommend.

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bellebookstitch666's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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taelorfiller's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.0

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cmbohn's review against another edition

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challenging emotional 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

4.0

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catriona176's review against another edition

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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

The characters are beautifully realised and I felt like I could understand each of their perspectives. Close to perfect

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adburum's review against another edition

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3.75

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alisonfaith426's review against another edition

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challenging informative reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No

3.5

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megfussell's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny informative reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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hanngigi's review against another edition

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challenging emotional 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

4.0

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samcanuel's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

This book was thought-provoking. I could not put it down. Reid’s characters are fantastic and really drive the theme of the novel. Emira and Briar really suck you into the story, and Alix is masterfully written as the poster child of white feminism. I would recommend this book to anyone, really, as Reid’s writing is wonderful and insightful.

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