A review by ciann82
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This has to be one of the most beautifully written books I have ever had the pleasure to read. I came for the Ghanaian rep and stayed for the characters, the emotion, everything. It explores some heavy themed so definitely not a light read, but so painfully beautiful! The familiarity of names, places and experiences puts this on another level.

At first I was hesitant because of the second person narration but that was not an issue at all, it’s intentional and impactful. 💗

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Police brutality, Racism, and Xenophobia

Minor: Death and Grief