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A review by megatronic
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The freshwater book is beautiful and made me cry a bit. Coming to terms with one's alternative selves in their brain, as it seems implied that they're schizophrenic? Or at least that theme.
Accepting one's selves, liking girls and guys, not loving ones given body - in whole, because of feeling other-worldly, or godly, due to the selves.
Sometimes my own brain, My own thoughts, are hard to manage. My amygdala has been trying to keep me protected for so long (fight/flight/freeze) due to my cPTSD.. I have to remind myself I'm safe. It's okay to be present. I have to actively stay conscious to grow into the full potential of me that's buried inside because of fear and pain.
And this book made me feel like I wasn't alone, in fighting with my own thoughts, fighting against my 'self.'
Accepting one's selves, liking girls and guys, not loving ones given body - in whole, because of feeling other-worldly, or godly, due to the selves.
Sometimes my own brain, My own thoughts, are hard to manage. My amygdala has been trying to keep me protected for so long (fight/flight/freeze) due to my cPTSD.. I have to remind myself I'm safe. It's okay to be present. I have to actively stay conscious to grow into the full potential of me that's buried inside because of fear and pain.
And this book made me feel like I wasn't alone, in fighting with my own thoughts, fighting against my 'self.'
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide attempt, Rape, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis