A review by helendipietro
Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

Caleb Azumah Nelson’s prose flows like water and this lyrical writing is just such a joy to read; he is a master at capturing feeling. 

Some of the lines in this are very powerful; they had me stopping in my tracks just to take them in. The repetition of certain phrases kept drawing me back in, forcing me to witness the evolution of the main character’s life.

His short chapters provide small windows into an intimate scene or scenario which builds up to many moments forming a relationship between loveable and relatable characters. 

It’s an emotional and reflective read with odes to music running throughout that really adds depth to the story.

Again, I loved this.