Emira Tucker, a young Black woman, is accused of kidnapping while babysitting her white employer’s child. This incident sparks a chain of events that intertwines the lives of Emira and her well-intentioned but misguided boss, Alix. As their relationship deepens, uncomfortable truths about race, class, and privilege bubble to the surface. Reid’s debut novel is a witty, thought-provoking exploration of modern relationships, identity, and the messy realities of growing up in today’s America. It’s a page-turner that will leave you questioning your own biases and assumptions.
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Reader Reviews
“A compelling and thought-provoking novel that tackles issues of race, privilege, and the complexities of modern relationships. Reid’s writing is sharp and insightful.” – Emily Clark, Goodreads
“Such a Fun Age is a brilliant exploration of the intersections of race and class. The characters are well-developed and the story is both engaging and enlightening.” – Michael Brown, Amazon
“Kiley Reid’s debut novel is a must-read. It offers a nuanced look at the challenges faced by young women of color in today’s society. I couldn’t put it down.” – Sarah Thompson, Barnes & Noble
About Kiley Reid
Kiley Reid is a contemporary American author known for her insightful and thought-provoking debut novel, Such a Fun Age. Reid’s background includes an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she honed her craft and developed a keen eye for social dynamics and character development. Such a Fun Age, published in 2019, quickly garnered critical acclaim for its incisive exploration of race, privilege, and the complexities of modern relationships. The novel was longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize and became a New York Times bestseller. Reid’s work has been praised for its sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and the way it challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about society. Her contributions to contemporary literature continue to spark important conversations and resonate with a wide audience.
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Such a Fun Age
Author: Kiley Reid
Reader Reviews
“A compelling and thought-provoking novel that tackles issues of race, privilege, and the complexities of modern relationships. Reid’s writing is sharp and insightful.” – Emily Clark, Goodreads
“Such a Fun Age is a brilliant exploration of the intersections of race and class. The characters are well-developed and the story is both engaging and enlightening.” – Michael Brown, Amazon
“Kiley Reid’s debut novel is a must-read. It offers a nuanced look at the challenges faced by young women of color in today’s society. I couldn’t put it down.” – Sarah Thompson, Barnes & Noble
About Kiley Reid
Kiley Reid is a contemporary American author known for her insightful and thought-provoking debut novel, Such a Fun Age. Reid’s background includes an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she honed her craft and developed a keen eye for social dynamics and character development. Such a Fun Age, published in 2019, quickly garnered critical acclaim for its incisive exploration of race, privilege, and the complexities of modern relationships. The novel was longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize and became a New York Times bestseller. Reid’s work has been praised for its sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and the way it challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about society. Her contributions to contemporary literature continue to spark important conversations and resonate with a wide audience.
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