A review by erinhunt
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

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

5.0

The prose of this book is stunning. Nelson uses a second person POV, which I don’t consume a lot of, but the use allows for so much more depth in this story. The POV made this a slower read, encouraging every word to be read and absorbed fully. Nelson captures the complexities of each relationship in a tragically beautiful way, including the anxious reality of living as a black man in society. I look forward to reading more by Caleb Azumah Nelson and know I will carry this debut close. 
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