Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi

272 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult dark emotional hopeful medium-paced
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From National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi comes a companion novel to the critically acclaimed PET that explores both the importance and cost of social revolution-and how youth lead the way. After a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrille...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,853 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
dark 63%
hopeful 51%
tense 45%
challenging 41%
reflective 40%
inspiring 32%
adventurous 30%
sad 20%
mysterious 13%
informative 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 46%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Character: 16% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.24

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