A review by lifeonasofa
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

2.0

 ‘You have always thought if you opened your mouth in open water you would drown, but if you didn’t open your mouth you would suffocate. So here you are, drowning’ - Caleb Azumah Nelson 💧

⭐️⭐️ 2 Stars

Definitely a case of it’s not you, it’s me. 

This short story faces some really heartbreaking themes: racism, love, loss and mental health. The writing was poetic and just beautiful for such a short read. ✍🏻 

However, I personally just really struggled. I don’t know if it was the writing being second person. I don’t know if it was the descriptive writing. But my slow Brian struggled to connect to the characters and the story which SUCKS. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 

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