A Different Kind of Intimacy

Issue 24: A Look Into The Complexities of "New Animal" by Ella Baxter

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New Animal by Ella Baxter is an interesting book that I came across via social media. It’s a book that I normally wouldn’t have picked up unless it was recommended to me, which in some way it was. After seeing several reviews on TikTok, I decided to purchase the audio book and listen to discover what the hype was about. Looking back, however, I think that reading the book would be a better experience of this read rather than listening to the audio book.

Although I would give the book ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ , I do believe that there is a message to take away from this. Having had my own struggles with acknowledging my emotions when I was younger, I felt for this character. I suppose the plot does include some extreme scenarios that our protagonist finds herself in, however, it all leads her to eventually break down a little more before she can finally open up.

Amelia is a character that is very disengaged from her emotional life, whether it be ro…