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A review by elwood
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
4.0
White saviour complex come through!
Such a fun age is such an easy read, but don’t be deceived. Although the reading was easy and “light”, it packs a rather important punch.
The story focuses on a rather small and seemingly insignificant family and their babysitter, but is an important commentary and depiction of race and class in the U.S. (and other western countries).
This wasn’t an instant favourite, but I will remember it’s depth and importance for a long time. All my fellow white folks should read this and learn from this. We’re not saviours, we’re allies. Don’t forget that.
Such a fun age is such an easy read, but don’t be deceived. Although the reading was easy and “light”, it packs a rather important punch.
The story focuses on a rather small and seemingly insignificant family and their babysitter, but is an important commentary and depiction of race and class in the U.S. (and other western countries).
This wasn’t an instant favourite, but I will remember it’s depth and importance for a long time. All my fellow white folks should read this and learn from this. We’re not saviours, we’re allies. Don’t forget that.