A review by allyjshand
Open Water, by Caleb Azumah Nelson
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
A poetic novella delving into love and life as a black person in South East London. The young couple traverse from friendship into the open waters of a relationship.
Graphic: Police brutality
Moderate: Racism, Hate crime, and Racial slurs
Minor: Death