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A review by eli_abroad
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A unique exploration of the fractured self and how it manifests in the life of a young woman. It was not an enjoyable read for me, but I have to recognize the beauty in the complex portrait the author painted and the skill employed in creating it. There's also an element of cultural ignorance I felt (the religious and/or folkloric references were complete unknowns) that made the read uncomfortable. I wish I had the motivation to explore those elements to alleviate some of my discomfort, but unfortunately, the length of my TBR makes me content with just accepting that it wasn't a book for me and moving on.