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A review by froggybooks
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
LOVED LOVED LOVED!!!!
the only issue i had with this book is simply how many times i got frustrated at there being no simple translation for the igbo and it ruined my immersion. but i love it and it wouldn’t be right without it
the only issue i had with this book is simply how many times i got frustrated at there being no simple translation for the igbo and it ruined my immersion. but i love it and it wouldn’t be right without it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Rape, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, and Abandonment