Emezi, Akwaeke
Freshwater
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571345403
- author:
- Emezi, Akwaeke
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Freshwater is a powerful and unsettling novel that explores the complexities of identity and mental health. The story follows a young Nigerian woman, born with a rare condition that sets her apart from others, as she navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world. As the protagonist's life spirals out of control, she develops multiple selves within her, each with its own distinct personality and agency. The novel is narrated from the perspective of these alternate selves, offering a unique and thought-provoking insight into the human experience. With its sharp prose and unflinching portrayal of the human condition, Freshwater is a haunting and thought-provoking read that will leave you questioning the nature of identity and self.