A review by apersonnamedfaith
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is such a beautifully written story. It feels like a much longer book than it is just because of how much meaning and depth was packed into it. I have a deep appreciation for writers who are also truly artists, and that certainly applies here. Nelson has found the least flimsy of words.
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