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clairebartholomew549's review
emotional
reflective
medium-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? Yes
3.0
I'm not sure how to feel about this book. I should probably stop reading reviews before I read books, because I saw a review that said this book had no plot, and maybe it colored my view of this book. Or maybe it didn't, because honestly this book has no plot. It's more accurately described as a character or environment study, and the dorm atmosphere is fascinating to dive into. The tableau is really interesting, and I enjoyed seeing every character's perspective. But I would have liked some insight into Tyler, Jenna, and Casey - I realize it was part of the point to only see them through the other characters' eyes, but it certainly flattened them. And at the end of the book, I was confused what the point was. I found Such a Fun Age really interesting and dynamic, so this one was disappointing to me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Gore, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, and Classism
ellabortion's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
i just dont understand how this book is so much worse than reid's debut. kennedy didnt kill herself why did everyone act like it and she never told anyone?? why didnt we get closure on agatha?? why does every charactet make the wrong decisions at every point? why does agatha have robyn come back? why is everyone so upset about the age gap? so many unanswered questions . so many loose ends, so many questions left unanswered. the plot was lost completely multiple times. i think such a fun age was good bevause of the ways it set up the climax, foreshadowing and placing mini climaxes throughout. 2/3 of this book are boring asf until BAM everything happens at once. why would i want to read a book where all the characters are bad people and dont face any consequences for their actions?? i can understand how this is a character study and that its a subtle commentary on money, wealth, and power, but there are better ways to convey those themes. also, if youre going to write about college students, try and not generalize every student and then use weird slang that no one would ever say.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, Suicide, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
gar42's review
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0
I loved Such a Fun Age and was very excited for this book.
Reid is amazing at creating nuanced, dimensional characters, who are simultaneously lovable and despicable. This book, with college and residence life as a background, spins off into directions you’d never expect. Examining money and young womanhood with subtlety and precision. Fun, disturbing, and nostalgic.
Reid is amazing at creating nuanced, dimensional characters, who are simultaneously lovable and despicable. This book, with college and residence life as a background, spins off into directions you’d never expect. Examining money and young womanhood with subtlety and precision. Fun, disturbing, and nostalgic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
yeimyaileen's review against another edition
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for an eARC of this book.
As someone who was an RA in college, this book put me back in my memories HARD. Millie is an RA at the University of Arkansas. As she navigates her (second) senior year of college, tensions on her hall rise as she becomes involved in the lives of her residents and an English professor on campus. How does money lead Millie astray?
I love how Kiley Reid plays with the grey areas of life. Reid excels in creating uncomfortable chains of events without condemning characters for their actions. Every character's decisions in this book made me full-body cringe (in a cathartic way). Its awkwardness also makes it really funny, if you're into that.
This book is very slow moving, but I could not put it down. It takes place over one semester of college, and does not stray far from its main five characters. If you like character studies, definitely pick this one up. Additionally, this books deals with the politics of race, money, power dynamics, and class in a college setting. If you feel like your dark academia books are missing discussions of race, Come and Get It doesn't let you forget how race plays into every character's life. I heartily recommend it.
Kennedy was hands down my favorite character. Her backstory was comically tragic. And how she didn't correct anyone that she didn't try to kill herself? Because the whole scenario was crazy but also because she finally became sympathetic to others? Kiley Reid you will always be famous.
I don't even think I can delve into how I feel about Agatha and Millie. I need to mull over this one. Agatha's decisions are watching-a-train-crash levels of captivating and cringe.
As someone who was an RA in college, this book put me back in my memories HARD. Millie is an RA at the University of Arkansas. As she navigates her (second) senior year of college, tensions on her hall rise as she becomes involved in the lives of her residents and an English professor on campus. How does money lead Millie astray?
I love how Kiley Reid plays with the grey areas of life. Reid excels in creating uncomfortable chains of events without condemning characters for their actions. Every character's decisions in this book made me full-body cringe (in a cathartic way). Its awkwardness also makes it really funny, if you're into that.
This book is very slow moving, but I could not put it down. It takes place over one semester of college, and does not stray far from its main five characters. If you like character studies, definitely pick this one up. Additionally, this books deals with the politics of race, money, power dynamics, and class in a college setting. If you feel like your dark academia books are missing discussions of race, Come and Get It doesn't let you forget how race plays into every character's life. I heartily recommend it.
Kennedy was hands down my favorite character. Her backstory was comically tragic. And how she didn't correct anyone that she didn't try to kill herself? Because the whole scenario was crazy but also because she finally became sympathetic to others? Kiley Reid you will always be famous.
I don't even think I can delve into how I feel about Agatha and Millie. I need to mull over this one. Agatha's decisions are watching-a-train-crash levels of captivating and cringe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Suicide attempt
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