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alayamorning's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Beautiful, textured, vivid.
It took me awhile to fall into the rhythm of the prose. I am so glad I stayed with it.
It took me awhile to fall into the rhythm of the prose. I am so glad I stayed with it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Racism, Gun violence, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol and Panic attacks/disorders
epellicci's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Open Water is complicated, raw, and deeply moving. What stood out most to me was the way in which Nelson weaved words into experiences, and the strength of his truth. The ability to articulate real emotion and, as he describes it, both heaviness and joy of being Black British onto the page is something that was incredibly immersive. This book is more than fiction, it is testimony to a peoples strength and vulnerability. Essential reading
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, and Police brutality
Minor: Murder
sorcha's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Police brutality, Violence, and Racism
Minor: Alcohol, Death, Drug use, and Sexual content
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