Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi is a young adult story that doesn't fit into any one genre. It looks at truth, justice, and the creatures we pretend we can't see. The movie takes place in the city of Luciille, which is believed to be a perfect place where all evil has been wiped out. It follows Jam, a Black trans girl who mistakenly calls forth a creature named Pet, a monster-hunter produced from a painting who says that one of the "monsters" is still living among them.
Pet invites readers to think about the cost of silence and the power of seeing what others don't by telling the story with poetic intensity and deep emotional depth.
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This provocative, award-winning book is a great choice for fans of The Giver, Kindred, and The Hate U Give. It mixes science fiction, social commentary, and identity.
Why You Should Read Pet:
Strong Themes: Deals with justice, identity, and being responsible.
Trans Representation: Shows a trans girl in a loving and confident way.
Mixes magical realism with dystopian literature to develop a new genre.
Highly praised: Finalist for the National Book Award and Stonewall Honor Book.
A famous line from the book: "Monsters don't look like monsters." And the truth is right in front of you.
Translation (Sinhala): "භීෂණය සදාචාරයෙන් පෙනෙන්නේ නැහැ." "Nothing has been written about the truth."
"பிஷாசங்கள் பிஞ்சுப் பாவனையாக இல்லாது இருக்கின்றன." "Truth is out there."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
You may buy Pet by Akwaeke Emezi online at Booxworm.lk or come to our store in Colombo to read this powerful and unforgettable story of truth and bravery.
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About the Book
Name: Pet
Written by Akwaeke Emezi
ISBN number: 9780571355112
Faber & Faber is the publisher.
Year of Publication: 2019
Pages: About 208 (in paperback)
Type: Young Adult, Speculative Fiction, LGBTQ+, and Social Themes
