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A review by siobhan28
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Definitely check content warnings - loved the prose of this book. Could definitely read it in a day but I read it in sections to be able to absorb the impact of this book fully. Will definitely re-read sometime soon but this is definitely my favourite book from this author
Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt