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A review by lanid
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
dark
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Dysphoria