Reviews

Otwarte wody by Caleb Azumah Nelson

sportie55's review against another edition

3.0

In general, the book is very well written and explores themes of race, especially in the UK, and police brutality and a nuanced and well-executed way. However, I found the writing to be, at times, too pretentious in some ways which tended to take me out of the narrative and distanced me from the characters themselves. As a result, I never felt like I really truly "got into" the book and it took a much longer time than anticipated to finish it, especially given its length. It's an objectively good book but personally, it didn't fully connect or engross me, unfortunately.

kyouwa_today's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad 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? Yes

5.0

My heart is aching. A beautiful poetical work - lyrical, beautiful, amazing.

gracie_0319's review against another edition

reflective sad 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

4.25

noxedout's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

3.5

avinawood's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

marisolsogaard's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective 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

jayflwr's review against another edition

5.0

This might be one of the most beautiful depictions of pure love I’ve ever read! It’s so beautifully poetically written and I adore it

kgos's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

summer_griffin's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ellapierce's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0