A review by annikareads_
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

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

5.0

This book made me want to read every single sentence, word for word, and I’m usually a skimmer. The writing style is simply beautiful. It doesn’t seem forced, it just flows. I felt the pain, the joy, the love, the confusion and the emotion behind the words. What an incredible debut novel!
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