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Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
5.0
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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.