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224 pages

Average rating: 8.28

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__Itsamira
Apr 11, 2024
10/10 stars
"Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi is a truly phenomenal read. ✨ The way the book delves into concepts of morality, good versus evil, and the performative nature of goodness is both unexpected and brilliantly executed. Emezi fearlessly tackles the idea that monsters aren't just mythical creatures but can exist in everyday life, often camouflaged as the people we least expect. The exploration of what it means to be a monster in human form is thought-provokin...read more
LMahoney
Jan 26, 2024
10/10 stars
wow that book was just... wow. i devoured it and would love to have read it in school to have a classroom analyze it all with me.
Angrh
Nov 08, 2023
8/10 stars
Super creative, not what I was expecting
Janet H
Sep 12, 2023
An unusual story, set in 1980’s Wellington. Very readable, not brilliant.
Dgh
Jul 28, 2023
Just bought

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