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A review by marioncromb
Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
3.75
Mainly made me want to read Pet again. I liked the glimpses of what Lucille would become - the pockets of love and community, and hope. But this is mainly a book about hurt, and violence and Vengeance.
Graphic: Self harm and Blood
Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death of parent, Child abuse, Grief, Police brutality, and War
Minor: Gun violence