If any semblance of hope of a better world is already radical, what happens when we dare to stretch that hope beyond what we know to be true in the present? This is not unlike the message from the introduction of Adrienne Maree Brown, Pleasure Activism: “all organising is science fiction- that we are shaping the future we long for and have yet experienced.” Where better to use science fiction than in a story that explores such audacious hope. Bitter amply borrows from speculative fiction as it tries to imagine a future much better than our current reality via humans’ ability to cast spells with their will, and fantastical spaces and creatures that come from those spells.
And there are also elements of sci-fi, which Emezi seamlessly weaves into the story to dare us to imagine beyond what we know to be our reality. There are safe houses that cannot be infiltrated, pauses to make sure everyone is fed, retreat spaces to escape to when it all gets too much, and reliable adults who truly centre the welfare of these young black kids and believe in their resolve. Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 9780571371198 Number of pages: 272 Weight: 230 g Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 16 mm Edition: Main You may also be interested in.But still, the book is underpinned by hope and care. 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? 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. but her friends aren't willing to settle for a world that the adults say is 'just the way things are.' Emezis art practice is deeply rooted in the metaphysics of Black spirit, using the lens of indigenous ontologies to focus on embodiment, ritual, and rememory. Bitter's instinct is to stay safe within the walls of Eucalyptus. 1987) is a multidisciplinary artist and writer based in liminal spaces. But outside this haven, the streets are filled with protests against the deep injustices that grip the town of Lucille.
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.īitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative teens.
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