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A review by lovefromhannah
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
READ TWO
don’t waste your time reading sally rooney. read caleb azumah nelson: his characters feel like people and you will know them as well as the ones in your own life.
READ ONE
nelson's writing is emotive and reaches towards the reader with a hand of connection. this is very much a modern day love story, with a focus on race, and a literary writing style. it is safe to say I much prefer [b:Open Water|58169312|Open Water|Caleb Azumah Nelson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1643273337l/58169312._SY75_.jpg|82730501] as supposed to [b:Normal People|41086877|Normal People|Sally Rooney|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1556822947l/41086877._SY75_.jpg|59141209].
don’t waste your time reading sally rooney. read caleb azumah nelson: his characters feel like people and you will know them as well as the ones in your own life.
READ ONE
nelson's writing is emotive and reaches towards the reader with a hand of connection. this is very much a modern day love story, with a focus on race, and a literary writing style. it is safe to say I much prefer [b:Open Water|58169312|Open Water|Caleb Azumah Nelson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1643273337l/58169312._SY75_.jpg|82730501] as supposed to [b:Normal People|41086877|Normal People|Sally Rooney|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1556822947l/41086877._SY75_.jpg|59141209].
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Police brutality
Minor: Drug use