A review by kodi_rae
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Beautiful, graphic, and unlike anything I’ve read. So interesting and so we’ll done. I loved it. I think Emezi has a knack for writing about the uncomfortable and asking tough questions of their reader. I might like this one slightly more than The Death of Vivek Oji but they are both brilliant.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia

Minor: Body horror, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Dysphoria