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Book Summary and Reviews of Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
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"Nelson's impressive first novel is tender, lyrical, and all-consuming...
Open water biography
. In expertly crafted, poetic prose, this British Ghanaian writer tells the story of two young Black artists falling in love, falling out of love, and learning how to be soft and vulnerable in a society that refuses to allow them to be so...
. A truly exceptional debut." - Booklist (starred review)
"An intimate, emotionally involving work." - Library Journal "Best Debut Novels of Spring and Summer 2021"
"Nelson's breathtaking lyrical debut employs a love story to explore systemic racism and the cultural impact of Black artists...
Open water biography summary
. Nelson astutely locates the importance of Black cinema, music, and literature in their lives while capturing the terror brought on by police brutality and the expectations of young Black men to bottle up their emotions. The result is consistently powerful." - Publishers Weekly
"A riveting love