A review by sirenenegra
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi

dark emotional reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.25

This was my first Akwaeke Emezi novel, but I know it won’t be my last. It’s a painful, but beautiful story of loss, transformation, and an ultimate return to self that had me invested from the very first sentence. The writing is poetic, the characters complex and layered; I would recommend to anyone interested in spirituality and African ontology.    
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