A review by lhodgson26
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was a truly beautiful yet heartbreaking book. Set as a tail between two young lovers who remain Untamed through the book, told from a second person perspective of how the photographer fell in love with Dancer who lived in Dublin. More importantly the book explores what it is like to be Black in London, identify and mental illness. It is such a raw book which reads more like poetry with the details of the book yet we never know if  they end up together or not. This book is an important read which is really powerful and one that will stay with you in your mind and your heart. 
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