A review by ali1311
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The writing in this book is so lovely and it made me YEARN! The way love is discussed is really beautiful and poetic. The actual pacing and plot of the book felt a bit estranged for some reason, and I think it may be the writing in 2nd person. I think the use of that perspective was done really well, but it still made it hard to entirely follow along. I'm also kinda mad at the main character, but I suppose that means the book was well crafted. But I'm still mad at him.
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