Reviews tagging Sexism

Such a Fun Age, by Kiley Reid

9 reviews

mothie_girlie's review against another edition

emotional informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Sexism

naturally's review against another edition

funny informative reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

in the growing literary sub-genre featuring messy Black female twenty-somethings, i think that 'such a fun age' is the strongest entry i've read thus far. reid's writing has a kind of satirical edge. alix and kelley are awful characters and yet...the tone of the writing seems to poke fun at them as well as criticise and dissect their racism and white privilege. the plot was simple yet messy and i was thoroughly entertained by all the antics.

my only dislike is how underdeveloped emira feels as a character, despite being positioned as a driver of the story in the blurb. if anything alix is the star and emira is there to assist the narrative. but perhaps emira was deliberately written this way, seeing as she spends a large portion of this book feeling lost and confused about her life (plus she quite literally assists alix with childcare stuff)? which is pretty relatable, honestly.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Sexism

uppercasenoises's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny informative mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

3.75

I really enjoyed the perspectives of both characters and liked the story overall. Something felt lacking for me plot wise, but I haven't been able to put my finger on it. Definitely would recommend this book to anyone looking to gain perspective on the experience of being a Black young women, specifically working as a

Spoiler

nanny

. Also deals with a romance, although it is not the primary focus. Dual POV, limited third person.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Alcohol, Classism, Gaslighting, and Hate crime

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Police brutality, and Sexism

Handles complex views on race, gender, romance, and employment.

Spoiler

No happy ending with regard to the romance.

Spice: 1/5, brief sexual content

basicbookstagrammer's review

emotional funny informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Classism, Cultural appropriation, and Emotional abuse

mandi4886's review against another edition

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Racism, and Sexism

Moderate: Bullying, Gaslighting, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

Minor: Body shaming, Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy

maryjames's review

emotional informative reflective fast-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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

Minor: Alcohol and Sexism

izmorenoo's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Racism, and Sexism

sharlapeggy's review

inspiring reflective fast-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? No

4.0

The discussion surrounding race gripped me from start to finish. I loved this book and everything it stood for. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

Minor: Cultural appropriation, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Police brutality, Sexism, Slavery, Toxic friendship, and Xenophobia

erinla42's review

challenging dark funny hopeful reflective fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Minor: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Sexism, Racial slurs, and Police brutality