Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Such a Fun Age, by Kiley Reid

35 reviews

elderwoodreads's review against another edition

emotional tense 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? It's complicated

4.75

This book has a slow start but once you are in you're in! I did not want to put it down. I think the way racism is handled in this book is so interesting and important, especially as it pertains to racism in white spaces that espouse themselves as liberal. Highly recommend!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Racism

Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual content, Racial slurs, and Bullying

Minor: Body shaming, Classism, Infidelity, Vomit, Pregnancy, Animal death, and Fatphobia

smashbooks's review against another edition

tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Racial slurs and Body shaming

lpdx's review against another edition

slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cultural appropriation and Racism

Moderate: Classism, Racial slurs, and Bullying

Minor: Body shaming and Vomit

greenglass67's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

This is a beautiful book. A little slow for me at times, but it is a very heartfelt story. Emira’s journey is one that so many of us go through in one way or another. The novel really explores how difficult it can be to choose yourself over others in your life, but how absolutely critical it can be as well. The characters in this novel feel so real, and each one is a complex network of flaws and positive traits alike.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Hate crime, and Racism

Moderate: Body shaming, Vomit, and Alcohol

Minor: Animal death and Cursing

dannythestreet's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

Simply perfect

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Classism, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Racism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Misogyny, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Kidnapping, and Grief

Minor: Cursing, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Police brutality, and Pregnancy

nadia_luq's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Racism, Racial slurs, and Classism

saara_ilona_muu's review against another edition

challenging funny informative fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, Body shaming, Classism, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

taylorsevalia's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Toxic relationship, and Cursing

Moderate: Hate crime, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, and Body shaming

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

katiehasanxiety's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Wow holy shit, this is my new favorite satire. Amazing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Racism, and Racial slurs