Reviews tagging 'Police brutality'

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

24 reviews

clea's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This novel is incredibly well-written and although quite short, gives a lot to think about. I found the setting (a utopian (?) city named Lucille) very interesting and I'm looking forward to reading the next book which will be a prequel telling the story of the infamous revolution during which all monsters were eradicated. I really want to know more about this world! At first you think it is perfect; tolerance and acceptance shine through everyone and every action, be it ever so small. But then you realize that in a world where people don't believe in monsters anymore, it can be all the easier for those monsters to hide behind a shining facade. 

Obviously the themes discussed, are very important. They are explored in a creative and sensitive way which I strongly appreciated. The characters were strikingly well-developed and the dynamics between them were really interesting (and heart-melting). I especially liked Jam and Redemption's relationship; it just seemed so pure and wholesome! It's a welcome change to see a great friendship between a boy and a girl in which romantic feelings play no part. 

I can't recommend this book enough!! Also the audio book is really nice to listen to, the narrator is fantastic and really brings the characters to life. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Gaslighting

Minor: Police brutality and Mass/school shootings

julesadventurezone's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, and Pedophilia

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Blood

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Slavery, Police brutality, Medical trauma, Murder, and War

abirose's review against another edition

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Police brutality

talonsontypewriters's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Blood

Minor: Child death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Suicide, Police brutality, and Murder

Minor warnings mostly apply to backstory/worldbuilding information provided early on. Child abuse (emotional, physical, and implied sexual) is heavily discussed and thematically relevant but not actually shown on-page, nor is it described in explicit detail.