tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post5909501962165467442..comments2024-01-30T17:24:27.175-05:00Comments on Paperback Princess: Pet by: Akwaeke Emezi paperbackprincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-8970661853232692382021-09-09T15:26:53.891-04:002021-09-09T15:26:53.891-04:00It was such a unique book. I can imagine the audio...It was such a unique book. I can imagine the audiobook format makes it sound even more incredible! paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-7369847258275308922021-09-09T13:53:02.693-04:002021-09-09T13:53:02.693-04:00I listened to Pet on audio so there was always an ...I listened to Pet on audio so there was always an undercurrent of the monsters for me because of the narrator voices so that's interesting how a different format can give a different feel. <br /><br />I really liked this one too and the originality of it. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-71257824861760376212021-09-05T12:02:10.585-04:002021-09-05T12:02:10.585-04:00I'd be willing to read more books with utopian...I'd be willing to read more books with utopian settings. I think authors can do some really cool things with them!paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-29490281503665988082021-09-04T19:47:25.185-04:002021-09-04T19:47:25.185-04:00This sounds fabulous. I'll admit the idea of a...This sounds fabulous. I'll admit the idea of a utopian setting is kind of appealing- after all, in these dark times we need positivity, right? But at the same time the premise is super compelling. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-48284812526212926582021-09-04T13:10:37.873-04:002021-09-04T13:10:37.873-04:00For sure! I do think it's easier to build up t...For sure! I do think it's easier to build up tension in a dystopia, however the tension in this utopia was a lot more jarring because of the perfection of the world. paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-66373540997257879372021-09-04T10:49:08.258-04:002021-09-04T10:49:08.258-04:00I think writers steer clear of utopias, because it...I think writers steer clear of utopias, because it's much harder to create tension and conflict in the plot in a world that's 'perfect' - sounds like Emezi made a good go of it though! :)Cee Arr @ Dora Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074909561530525221noreply@blogger.com