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A review by caidyn
Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved how this book touched on Jam's parents and how Lucille came to be. It also felt so much like what we're going through now. The civil unrest, the police brutality, and the monopoly of Jeff Bezos. While I didn't enjoy this as much as Pet, this was still a great read.
Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, Police brutality, and Medical trauma