Such a Fun Age : The book of the year Independent

_______________ Essential. This years hit debut - Guardian A biting tale of race and class - Sunday Times I couldnt put this down - Jojo Moyes _______________ The instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Longlisted for the Booker Prize A Times, Guardian, Sunday Times, Telegraph, Mail on Sunday, Red, Good Housekeeping and Cosmopolitan Book of the Year _______________ When Emira is apprehended at a supermarket for kidnapping the white child shes actually babysitting, it sets off an explosive chain of events. Her employer Alix, a feminist blogger with the best of intentions, resolves to make things right. But Emira herself is aimless, broke and wary of Alixs desire to help. When a surprising connection emerges between the two women, it sends them on a crash course that will upend everything they think they know - about themselves, each other, and the messy dynamics of privilege. _______________ Bites into the zeitgeist then spits it out with gusto. You really should read it, ASAP - Stylist About power dynamics, race, social commentary, and also why and how we are the woman we are - Pandora Sykes An extraordinarily deft debut, written with wisdom, kindness and sharp humour - Daily Mail A beautiful tale of how we live now - Elizabeth Day _______________ A Reese Witherspoon and Zoella Book Club Pick