240 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802165565
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 13 February 2018
Description
One of the most highly praised novels of the year, the debut from an astonishing young writer, Freshwater tells the story of Ada, an unusual child who is a source of deep concern to her southern Nigerian family. Young Ada is troubled, prone to vi...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,511 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
challenging 67%
reflective 56%
sad 32%
tense 27%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 22% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Self harm, Rape, Suicide attemptModerate
Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Child abuse240 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802165565
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 13 February 2018
Description
One of the most highly praised novels of the year, the debut from an astonishing young writer, Freshwater tells the story of Ada, an unusual child who is a source of deep concern to her southern Nigerian family. Young Ada is troubled, prone to vi...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,511 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
challenging 67%
reflective 56%
sad 32%
tense 27%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 22% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Rape, Suicide attemptModerate
Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Child abuse