Bitter
Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi, published by Faber & Faber, Limited on February 5, 2022, is a 272-page work that explores themes of youth, protest, and art. This companion novel to Pet delves into the life of Bitter, who is excited to attend Eucalyptus, a school dedicated to nurturing her painting skills alongside other creative teens. However, the outside world is fraught with protests against the injustices in her town of Lucille, challenging Bitter’s desire for safety within the school’s walls.
Readers will find a narrative that examines Bitter’s struggle between her artistic ambitions and the call to engage with the social issues surrounding her. As she navigates her friendships and a budding romance, Bitter grapples with her identity and the implications of participating in the revolution. The book incorporates elements of young adult fiction, diversity, and magical realism, offering a rich exploration of the complexities faced by its characters.
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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 special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative teens. But outside this haven, the streets are filled with protests against the deep injustices that grip the town of Lucille. Bitter’s instinct is to stay safe within the walls of Eucalyptus . . . but her friends aren’t willing to settle for a world that the adults say is just the way things are. Pulled between old friendships, her creative passion, and a new a romance, Bitter isn’t sure where she belongs – in the art studio or in the streets. And if she does find a way to help the revolution while being true to who she is, she must also ask: at what cost?
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