A review by jasminrain
Small Worlds 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

Open Water was one of the best books I've ever read in my life and it set the bar very high for Caleb Azumah Nelson's next novel. I cannot say that it lived up to Open Water regarding storyline and characters but the writing was phenomenal. It is so emotional and powerful - so much is said with so few words. I also loved the second-person narration and I think it adds a lot to the story. Listened to this as an audiobook and every sentence sounded like poetry. 
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