A review by megansoetaert
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

emotional reflective 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? Yes

5.0

Open Water is so beautiful. Even though it's such a short book, it took me a while to read because I just wanted to sit and savor every sentence. Caleb Azumah Nelson writes emotion so beautifully--the main character's emotions flow to you like you're his closest confidante. Each chapter has a purpose, and you feel it. Masculinity, Blackness (and being Black in england), family, love and intimacy, and mental health were central to his story. i loved it so so much, y'all. highly recommend <3
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