Bahni Turpin is the perfect narrator for this coming-of-age story about love and revolution written by Nigerian author Akwaeke Emezi. Seventeen-year-old Bitter finally feels safe at Eucalyptus, a boarding school for artistic teenagers. Her friends spend their free time protesting injustice, but Bitter just wants to make art. When she calls a terrifying angel out of one of her paintings, she’s finally drawn into the fight—and discovers there’s more than one way to create change. Every character in this short audiobook has depth, and Turpin brings each one to life—from the old man who sells watermelons to the fiery teenage revolutionaries. Each distinct voice becomes familiar as Turpin draws listeners fully into Bitter’s world. Her expert narration heightens the emotion of every scene, both the tender moments and the terrifying ones. L.S. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
From National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi comes a companion novel to the critically acclaimed PET that explores both the importance and cost of social revolution--and how youth lead the way.
After a childhood in foster care, 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 city 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's so far away from what they deserve. Pulled between old friendships, her artistic passion, and a new romance, Bitter isn't sure where she belongs-in the 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?
This timely and riveting novel-a companion to the National Book Award finalist Pet-explores the power of youth, protest, and art.
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After a childhood in foster care, 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 city 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's so far away from what they deserve. Pulled between old friendships, her artistic passion, and a new romance, Bitter isn't sure where she belongs-in the 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?
This timely and riveting novel-a companion to the National Book Award finalist Pet-explores the power of youth, protest, and art.
Bitter
From National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi comes a companion novel to the critically acclaimed PET that explores both the importance and cost of social revolution--and how youth lead the way.
After a childhood in foster care, 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 city 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's so far away from what they deserve. Pulled between old friendships, her artistic passion, and a new romance, Bitter isn't sure where she belongs-in the 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?
This timely and riveting novel-a companion to the National Book Award finalist Pet-explores the power of youth, protest, and art.
After a childhood in foster care, 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 city 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's so far away from what they deserve. Pulled between old friendships, her artistic passion, and a new romance, Bitter isn't sure where she belongs-in the 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?
This timely and riveting novel-a companion to the National Book Award finalist Pet-explores the power of youth, protest, and art.
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BN ID: | 2940176453324 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Random House |
Publication date: | 02/15/2022 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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