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240 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802165565
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 13 February 2018
Description
One of the most highly praised novels of the year, the debut from an astonishing young writer, Freshwater tells the story of Ada, an unusual child who is a source of deep concern to her southern Nigerian family. Young Ada is troubled, prone to vi...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,333 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
challenging 66%
reflective 55%
sad 32%
mysterious 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Rape, Suicide attemptModerate
Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Child abuse
240 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802165565
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 13 February 2018
Description
One of the most highly praised novels of the year, the debut from an astonishing young writer, Freshwater tells the story of Ada, an unusual child who is a source of deep concern to her southern Nigerian family. Young Ada is troubled, prone to vi...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,333 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
challenging 66%
reflective 55%
sad 32%
mysterious 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Rape, Suicide attemptModerate
Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Child abuse