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Pet
by Catherine Chidgey
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Like every other girl in her class, 12-year-old Justine is fascinated by her charismatic new teacher and wants badly to become the favorite. However, when petty theft rocks the seemingly peaceful life at school, Justine finds herself at a crossroads: who should she trust?
With foreshadowing and eerie vibes, PET is a compelling psychological thriller that examines relationships between women/girls. From naive yet fragile female friendships to admiration that veers on the obsessive, Chidgey depicts the complexities of the inner psyches of girlhood.
Even though the plot is relatively straightforward, PET excels in its profound portrayal of the multiple layers of childhood psychology while weaving in themes of racism, misogyny, and the oppression of Catholic schools. It's a page-turner with a shocking ending.
Like every other girl in her class, 12-year-old Justine is fascinated by her charismatic new teacher and wants badly to become the favorite. However, when petty theft rocks the seemingly peaceful life at school, Justine finds herself at a crossroads: who should she trust?
With foreshadowing and eerie vibes, PET is a compelling psychological thriller that examines relationships between women/girls. From naive yet fragile female friendships to admiration that veers on the obsessive, Chidgey depicts the complexities of the inner psyches of girlhood.
Even though the plot is relatively straightforward, PET excels in its profound portrayal of the multiple layers of childhood psychology while weaving in themes of racism, misogyny, and the oppression of Catholic schools. It's a page-turner with a shocking ending.