45 pages • 1 hour read
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Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi explores the life of Ada, from her birth in Nigeria to adulthood, as she navigates internal and external conflicts influenced by being inhabited by ogbanje spirits. These spirits guide and protect her through traumas, relationships, and her journey toward self-acceptance amidst struggles with identity, mental health, and spirituality. The novel discusses sexual assault, self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, and domestic abuse.
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.
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.
Magical Realism
Fantasy
Modern Classic Fiction
LGBTQ
Mental Illness
Identity: Mental Health
Identity: Gender
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality