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A review by leffel
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It was really heavy and interesting to piece together what was going on inside the mind with what may be happening in the outside world. I had started it once a long time ago and had trouble getting into the rhythm of the writing, but it clicked better this time and I finished it quickly!
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, and Rape
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Minor: Homophobia and Lesbophobia