Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

44 reviews

paperquilt's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore and Violence

Minor: Child abuse, Gaslighting, and Pedophilia

mellowreading's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

GOD I LOVED THIS. Such a good message, especially for a YA, and so beautifully and uniquely written. Both fable and dystopia, PET encourages readers to be unafraid to face even the most terrible truths, that monsters can take the shape of the best of us, that no change will be made if we are not actively looking for the problems, and that if you see something. Say something. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Torture, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault

Minor: Pedophilia and Incest

lindseyhall44's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

I absolutely adored this book. With such beautiful prose and a significant message, Pet should be required reading in schools.
Pet occurs in the eutopic Lucille, where all monsters have been defeated by angels. At least, that’s what everyone believes. So when Jam meets pet, an other-worldly creature here to hunt a monster, the life she has come to know is thrown into disarray.
Emezi raises powerful questions on our society and advocacy, yet also provides the antidote: hope. Hope that above all, we remember and learn.
I am so thankful to have read such a powerful book, and would recommend it 1000 times over, but please check trigger warnings, for there are heavy subject matters.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Body horror, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

grrrlbrarian's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Gaslighting, and Vomit

Although it’s heavily implied that

Redemption’s uncle Hibiscus

is a paedophile, it is never explicitly stated, nor described in detail. There is some fairly graphic violence towards the end of the story.

urlocalhethey's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Body horror, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Blood, and Incest

kbairbooks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

That was absolutely amazing! What?! THIS should be required reading in schools. Wow I’m absolutely flabbergasted by the strength and … nope I can’t continue. I’m speechless. Incredible.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Torture, Blood, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse

bookedbymadeline's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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? No

5.0

I Listened to this on audio in one day! 

Based on the synopsis, it’s a book I normally wouldn’t read but so glad I did. The story explores difficult topics through a unique metaphor. I think it’s a book all people should read, especially young people.

The Characters are well written and although it’s dark there is a sense of hope. I loved the magical elements and the narrator did a fantastic job!

I also loved the storytelling and the book is very well written. I did have a hard time following at times but I think that’s because I was listening to the audio. I Absolutely love this book and I’m starting the month off strong! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Gaslighting

Moderate: Blood

zombiezami's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Gore, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Incest, Cursing, Pedophilia, Child abuse, and Gaslighting

Minor: Dysphoria and Mass/school shootings

hyperpension's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

Imaginative but hits terrifyingly close to home. Couldn’t help but think I wish I had this book as a kid. Beautifully written in a heart-wrenching way that makes you fall in love with Jam, Redemption, and Pet. The ways Emezi writes humanity is so lively and you can feel warmth in every page. Recommend to anyone!! Monsters and angels look like all kinds of things.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Body horror

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, War, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Death, Mental illness, Gore, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Gaslighting

Minor: Sexual violence, Transphobia, Ableism, Addiction, and Rape

toffishay's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pedophilia and Sexual assault

Minor: Gaslighting