One night, Emira is called while she is out at a party with her friends. It’s written in two perspectives: Alix (the rich white woman) and Emira (Alix’s black babysitter). It’s definitely one you’ll want to recommend to your friends! If you’re familiar, I think it’s a refreshing approach and something you’ll enjoy reading. If you’re still unfamiliar with racism and white guilt (and I really hope you aren’t), this is a book you want to read. And despite the weight of these topics, she managed to keep it light and easy to follow. Questions like: Is Kelley racist? Is Alix racist? Should Emira really be working for Alix? Is Kelley dating Emira for the right reasons? When trying to figure it out yourself, Kiley Reid made sure that you understood everyone’s intentions and gave you a very considerate look at everyone’s point of view. She let you form your own opinions about each character. I also love how she didn’t create any bias. She perfectly demonstrated the differences there are when it comes to privilege, class and race. It was so easy to read, and also quite fun! Kiley Reid is a beautiful writer and I loved that she created relatable characters that had very realistic conversations. Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid was such a breath of fresh air. I guess this might be all you need to know, but I’ll tell you a bit more anyway!
This book was chosen for one of my book clubs and I’ll let you know right off the bat that we all loved it. But these are just a few of my thoughts on the book and whether or not I recommend it. I don’t even know if I can fully consider this a review (am I really qualified?). Hello everyone! I’m back with another book review.
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