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A review by glitterdeww
PET by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
At four pages into this book, I set it down and immediately made a list of other Akwaeke Emezi novels to grab as soon as I see them.
Four pages.
This writing is gorgeous. Not flowery nor verbose... It's beautiful like a blade is beautiful. There's a strength and sharpness to this story. Pet is concise, emotional, challenging, cutting... And very lovely. It felt just like a struggle tinged with hope. And considering that difficulty, I'm actually glad it was as short as it was.
Four pages.
This writing is gorgeous. Not flowery nor verbose... It's beautiful like a blade is beautiful. There's a strength and sharpness to this story. Pet is concise, emotional, challenging, cutting... And very lovely. It felt just like a struggle tinged with hope. And considering that difficulty, I'm actually glad it was as short as it was.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Gore