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A review by cemeterygay
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
hopeful
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This is the first book I've read by this author and it was an amazing start. It is such a wonderful piece on restorative justice that should absolutely replace books like To Kill a Mockingbird in school curriculums. It is so well suited for its target audience without any condescension.
It's also so beautifully written and you have so much deep empathy for the main cast. I love how it handles the aftermath of revolution and what is involved in building a new society.
I honestly can't say much other than this is a must read.
It's also so beautifully written and you have so much deep empathy for the main cast. I love how it handles the aftermath of revolution and what is involved in building a new society.
I honestly can't say much other than this is a must read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Violence, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, and Injury/Injury detail
Additional CW: eye mutilation, child abuse (physical and sexual, off-page but very heavily implied and plot relevant), pedophilia off page but very heavily implied and plot relevant, coming out mention