A review by jourdanicus
Such a Fun Age, by Kiley Reid

challenging 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? It's complicated

5.0

Uh, wow. My tastes don't usually fall in line with the bestseller lists and celebrity book clubs, but for once, yeah, I can see why this one is on them. If genres were more niche I would file this under "interpersonal psychological thriller." Reid is a master of building tension, and of balancing the multiple perspectives of what each character knows and what the reader knows. I found this to be an extremely sharp character study with such a strong sense of nuance and a highly satisfying ending. Probably not for readers who need a rapid plot or can't stand to read unlikeable characters.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings