A review by support_lesbian
Such a Fun Age, by Kiley Reid
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
4.75
The only thing I'm just kinda surprised by is how much Alix/the white woman is more of the focus of the novel? Not that Emira isn't a focus in the book but her segments didn't feel as long and were and in my opinion to a back burner to Alix's perspective which had the side effect of making the book drag out slightly too longer than it needed to be, which is a shame because I would have enjoyed a lot more time with Emira's but I really enjoy I have gotten to read about her!
But other than that gripe I had I'm grateful to have read this! There's not much I can talk or comment on since it's not my place to be at the forefront of discussing anti-blackness (being white and all) expect I'm grateful this author give me insight and perspective on subjects like white privilege and modern day wokeness and micro-aggression prevalent today. I really enjoyed how it was written in casual-but-satirical way that is direct to the point. I know others has problems with the writing but I think the hyperbolic nature of it is kind the point.
But other than that gripe I had I'm grateful to have read this! There's not much I can talk or comment on since it's not my place to be at the forefront of discussing anti-blackness (being white and all) expect I'm grateful this author give me insight and perspective on subjects like white privilege and modern day wokeness and micro-aggression prevalent today. I really enjoyed how it was written in casual-but-satirical way that is direct to the point. I know others has problems with the writing but I think the hyperbolic nature of it is kind the point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Classism, Racism, and Alcohol