A powerful and prescient tale of standing up for what is right, Bitter recounts the moral dilemma facing the eponymous young artist as to whether they should remain in the safe haven of their elite school or take to the streets in protest against injustice and prejudice.
From the critically acclaimed author of Pet and The Death of Vivek Oji, Bitter takes a timely and provocative 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 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?
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571371198
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 230 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 16 mm
Edition: Main
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