Such a Fun Age: 'The book of the year' Independent

by Kiley Reid

‘A new literary star' The Times

The instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller
Longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize
A Times, Guardian, Sunday Times, Telegraph, Mail on Sunday, Red, Good Housekeeping and Cosmopolitan Book of the Year

When Emira is apprehended at a supermarket for ‘kidnapping’ the white child she’s actually babysitting, it sets off an explosive chain of events. Her employer Alix, a feminist blogger with the best of intentions, resolves to make things right.

But Emira herself is aimless, broke and wary of Alix’s desire to help. When a surprising connection emerges between the two women, it sends them on a crash course that will upend everything they think they know – about themselves, each other, and the messy dynamics of privilege.

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‘Essential. This year’s hit debut' Guardian

‘A biting tale of race and class’ Sunday Times

'I couldn't put this down' Jojo Moyes

'Bites into the zeitgeist then spits it out with gusto. You really should read it, ASAP’ Stylist

‘About power dynamics, race, social commentary, and also why and how we are the woman we are’ Pandora Sykes

'An extraordinarily deft debut, written with wisdom, kindness and sharp humour' Daily Mail

'A beautiful tale of how we live now' Elizabeth Day

A Reese Witherspoon and Zoella Book Club Pick
A Sunday Times, Guardian, Times, Daily Mail, i, Daily Telegraph, Grazia and Evening Standard Summer Read

• ISBN10: 1526612143
• ISBN13: 9781526612144
• Publish Date: 7 January 2020 (first published 31 December 2019)
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 28 January 2021
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Imprint: Bloomsbury Circus
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 320
• Language: English

Reviews

[Marissa Lupe Author]

I LOVED this book by @kileyreid for so many reasons.. but mostly for highlighting the little nuances in a person (and society), that can seem good natured, but are in actuality self serving.
This is a meaningful story about finding oneself, and seeing the verity of those around us. Much like realizing for the first time that not everyone has the same truth as you, and how to maneuver that reality.
I felt complete at the end. ❤️

[payton]

it was a fast read and that was the best part. don’t read if you’re looking for a book that handles important racial topics in a thoughtful and fleshed-out manner

[kiracanread]

This was a really interesting book that says a lot about preformative activism, it's incredibly hard hitting and I enjoyed reading it. I just thought that the plot was quite slow and I couldn't get behind the slow pacing, hence the 3 stars.

[Terri M. LeBlanc]

Such as Fun Age by Kiley Reid is an engrossing read.  The characters and their stories stick with you for days after you finish it.

I'll admit I wasn't 100% happy with the ending. All the anticipation for the releasing (on purpose or accidentally) of the video should have played a bigger role in the story if, in the end, it was going to be the impetus for Emira getting her well-deserved-on-her-own-terms happy ending.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.