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A review by translove
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
this book was a lot and it took me a long time to read the first 110 pages because I had to take long breaks after a bit. but I just read the rest of it, 116 pages, basically in one sitting.
and I really liked it. I have to think more about some things, so I might write a better review later on, but this was such a powerful read and it managed to be so damn real despite it being about Gods.
and I really liked it. I have to think more about some things, so I might write a better review later on, but this was such a powerful read and it managed to be so damn real despite it being about Gods.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual violence, Death, Child abuse, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Addiction, Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders