Freshwater, the debut autobiographical novel by Akwaeke Emezi, is unusual to say the least. Pulling ideas from Nigerian Igbo ideology, the book explores the theme of self and identity through the eyes of one young woman. The book is challenging to read because of the character's focus on sexual exploration (including some disturbing imagery) and because of the nonlinear storytelling through the three selves that inhabit this one young woman.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2018/05/freshwater.html
Reviewed for NetGalley
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2018/05/freshwater.html
Reviewed for NetGalley
