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

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

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