Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi

Bitter

PET #0.5

Akwaeke Emezi

224 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From the critically acclaimed author of Pet and The Death of Vivek Oji, Bitter, a companion novel to Pet, takes a timely and riveting look at the power of youth, protest and art. Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a sp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,326 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
dark 60%
hopeful 51%
challenging 44%
tense 44%
reflective 41%
inspiring 33%
adventurous 28%
sad 18%
mysterious 12%
informative 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Character: 19% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.25

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