45 pages 1 hour read

Akwaeke Emezi

Freshwater

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Reviews & Readership

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Akwaeke Emezi's Freshwater captivates with its unique narrative voice and exploration of identity, mental health, and spirituality. Reviewers praise its lyrical prose and bold storytelling. However, some find its nonlinear structure and intense themes challenging. Overall, it’s lauded for its originality and profound impact.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Freshwater?

Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective, character-driven narratives that explore identity, mental health, and spirituality. Fans of works like The Color Purple by Alice Walker or The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy will appreciate its lyrical prose and complex themes.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Magical Realism
Fantasy
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
LGBTQ
Mental Illness
Themes
Identity: Mental Health
Identity: Gender
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality