Come and Get It
Come and Get It ~ Kiley Reid
Come and Get It follows three characters at the University of Arkansas: Agatha, Millie, and Kennedy.
Agatha is a visiting professor, doing social research on young women and their relationship with money. Millie is a 24 year old black R.A., a senior who is older than her classmates because she took time off to care for her sick mother. Kennedy is a transfer student who is one of Millie’s charges, and one of Agatha’s students.
This book was so well written, and examines the relationships between power and money. Agatha has both, as a professor who is well enough off. Millie is searching for security, hoping to save enough money to put a down payment on a house. Kennedy is fragile, and trying to overcome a large mistake in her past. She has transferred to this college specifically in hopes of taking a class with Agatha.
I really liked how the author examined the relationships between not only the main characters, but also the side characters. She presents them, warts and all, so matter of factly and even gently, that though some of them do ridiculous things, they never become caricatures.
This was an excellent book, highly recommended.
32 Comments
Jenny
It sounds excellent! When am I going to have time to read all these books you’re recommending???
J
It took me the better part of a year!
Maya
Right?!! It’s just been book after book going on my list…
J
I hope you enjoy!
coco
I feel the same! you have so many good recommendations!!! this one was highly reviewed by SHU too, will take a look.
J
I guess that’s what happens when you save up all of your reviews for one month, right? You overwhelm everyone.
Tierney
This is on my Kindle TBR and now I’m really excited to read it!
J
I hope you like it!
Ernie
This sounds so good. I will try to read this over Christmas break. Love warts and all.
J
I hope you enjoy it!
Kyria @ Travel Spot
This sounds like a good one. I liked Such a Fun Age, so I will probably like this one too. Have you read Such a Fun Age yet?
Kyria @ Travel Spot
Well, that’s it. I am officially cut off. I just went to put this book on hold and realized that I have already read it. I gave it three out of five stars and found it was an interesting premise. I gave Such a Fun Age 4/5 stars.
J
LOL, funny. I haven’t read Such a Fun Age, maybe I’ll add that to my list.
Daria
I JUST added this to the list back in October. I wanted to check it out this time but opted for The Change by Kirsten Miller, so far I love it. Will read Come and Get It next 🙂
J
I LOVED The Change.
NGS
Is that a pig on the cover? Pigs are so great! I just want to read it for the cover.
J
There is a dog death in the book Engie, but it’s in the past. Not sure if that’s a deal breaker for you.
Maya
I did a doubletake, but it’s all good. I thought Kiley Reid had a new one and that I was behind (I think it’s just a different cover from the version that I reserved.)
I really did enjoy her debut, and I’m on the waiting list for this one… With your rec, (and I think Nicole and Sarah rec-ed it too) I can’t wait to get my paws on it.
J
I’m sure that’s why I read it, based on their recs…I haven’t read anything else by her.
Nicole MacPherson
Oh I LOVED this book! I liked Such a Fun Age, but I LOVED this. It was just so good, and it really gave me a lot to think about. Plus, the dialogue was A+.
J
Agreed, I don’t generally LOL at books, but there were a couple of LOL moments for me.
Alexandra
Dang, another really great sounding book. I can see my library list growing by the blog post here.
J
I’m here to serve.
Alexndra
Ha! Ha! Indeed. ?
Margaret
It does sound interesting; my older daughter was a college professor, also visiting. She didn’t make much money at all although her housing was subsidized. College professors with tenure do have job security which would be nice in today’s climate. (if tenure lasts)
J
My husband adjuncted for awhile, and boy does that pay NOTHING. Tenured professors are never going to be rich, but they can make a decent living, yes. Seems like that is being phased out, though, as they replace more tenured positions with adjuncts.
Tobia | craftaliciousme
I was going to say I pass on this one as well and then your last sentences says: This was an excellent book, highly recommended.
And then everyone puts it on the TBR and now I feel I miss out if I dont read it. What are you doing to my TBR Julie. Seriously…
J
LOL, Tobia, feel free to pass on as many as you want! I know what you mean though, FOMO is real.
N-Hance of Hampton Roads
It’s important to understand that everyone comes from different backgrounds and we all have different stories. As a business owner working on kitchen cabinets, this is especially important to remember as I work with a range of incredible people. This book sounds like it’s worth reading. Now I just need to find time.
J
I hope you like it if you decide to read it.
Stephany
It’s so funny – everyone in our blogworld is loving this book but it was such a slog for me (I feel vindicated, though, since it has a low Goodreads rating). I just don’t think I understood the point of the novel. It just didn’t work for me, which is fine! I’m glad it was a great reading experience for you. I will say that I felt really seen in Kennedy’s storyline – I also had a really hard time at college and struggled making friends. I wanted more from her and less from Agatha/Millie, I guess.
J
I think more Kennedy would have been a good thing. Also, clearly every book is not for every person, so you’re right, it’s fine that you didn’t enjoy it. 🙂