A review by cam_cates
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi

dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The non linear plot was confusing and the book was mainly focused on sexual assault which was not clear in the summary. The spiritual approach to identity was interesting, but I felt like I could never grasp how the different gods/spirits worked in conjunction with Ada and Asughara.