A review by rhiannonmcgovern
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

oh my god.

this is the most stunning prose i have ever read, and i have read a whole lot. i’m lost for words. this was truly exquisite.

the second-person narrative worked so well, i can’t believe this book is a debut. so so so beautifully crafted. i study english at university, and books like this remind me why. gorgeous.

so atmospheric, so melancholy. perfect, honestly.

required reading! i recommend this to anyone.