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Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi

kanervareads's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sarahmhall's review against another edition

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4.0

It took me a while to get used to the narration style but once I did, wow what a beautiful book about mental health, spirituality, and identity

emlynbooks's review

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5.0

Intense and beautiful in ways no book has ever been before. I’m in awe.

alittlebird's review

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challenging dark emotional tense

4.0

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MLV 2021

islapol's review against another edition

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dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

spark_879's review

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not what i'm in the mood for right now but i still enjoyed it while i was reading it! 

bellojum's review

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emotional reflective tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

oxnard_montalvo's review against another edition

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A hard tale to categorize. Loved the playful language and the vivid imagery. One to lose yourself in even if it goes to darker places than I anticipated. Explores big questions about self and autonomy.

supervocalic's review

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4.0

A fascinating novel, made even more intriguing by the fact that the author identifies as non-binary transgender and experiences multiplicity. I kept looking inwardly and asking my selves: what here is of the spirit and what is of the flesh?