“Such a Fun Age” by author Kiley is a contemporary novel that explores themes of race, privilege, and the complexities of relationships and, now the book will be turn into a movie. The story follows a young African American woman named Emira Tucker, who is a college graduate working as a babysitter for a wealthy white family. One night, while taking the child she babysits to a local grocery store, Emira is confronted by a security guard who accuses her of kidnapping the child. This incident sets off a chain of events that examines the dynamics of race and class in modern America.
The novel delves into the relationships between Emira, her employer Alix Chamberlain, and the various characters in their lives, highlighting the nuances of friendship, loyalty, and the impact of societal expectations. Reid’s writing is sharp and insightful, offering a fresh perspective on important social issues.
About the Author:
Author Kiley is an American author and screenwriter. She was born in 1989 and raised in Philadelphia ( Philly ). Author Kiley graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and later earned her MFA in fiction from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. “Such a Fun Age” is her debut novel, published in 2019, and it quickly gained critical acclaim, becoming a bestseller and earning a spot on numerous best-of-the-year lists. The book was also selected for the 2020 Good-reads Choice Awards and has been praised for its wit, humor, and thought-provoking commentary on race and privilege. The author work often explores themes of identity, race, and the complexities of modern relationships, and she has been recognized as a significant voice in contemporary literature .
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