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Such a Fun Age
by Kiley Reid
This book could have gone for the easy discussion on race since in the opening scene Emira is almost arrested on suspicion of kidnapping her employers daughter. But it doesn't. Instead it is a more nuanced look at privilege and racism (and also motherhood and a possibly neurodivergent child and friendship and relationships and...).
It has been interesting reading other reviews that talk about rooting for Alix and Emira and then being disappointed in the end because it ruined their idea of Alix. But....I don't think we are supposed to like her. She is deeply problematic in her views and actions. The ending is absolutely in line with her character.
There are a lot of moments that should make you cringe. A lot of Alix's thoughts and actions do not align with her self-perceived "woke-ness." And Kelly, the boyfriend, is problematic as well. They are supposed to be. They are supposed to make readers think and reflect and, hopefully, do better.
I basically read this in one day. I just didn't want to stop. It is a fast read, but one that I'll be thinking about for a while.
It has been interesting reading other reviews that talk about rooting for Alix and Emira and then being disappointed in the end because it ruined their idea of Alix. But....I don't think we are supposed to like her. She is deeply problematic in her views and actions. The ending is absolutely in line with her character.
There are a lot of moments that should make you cringe. A lot of Alix's thoughts and actions do not align with her self-perceived "woke-ness." And Kelly, the boyfriend, is problematic as well. They are supposed to be. They are supposed to make readers think and reflect and, hopefully, do better.
I basically read this in one day. I just didn't want to stop. It is a fast read, but one that I'll be thinking about for a while.