Open Water
Winner of the Costa First Novel Award 2021
(Author) Caleb Azumah NelsonTwo young people meet at a pub in South East London. Both are Black British, both won scholarships to private schools where they struggled to belong, both are now artists - he a photographer, she a dancer - trying to make their mark in a city that by turns celebrates and rejects them. Tentatively, tenderly, they fall in love. But two people who seem destined to be together can still be torn apart by fear and violence.
Caleb Azumah Nelson
Caleb Azumah Nelson is a British writer and photographer known for his powerful and evocative writing that explores themes of love, loss, identity, and race. His debut novel, "Open Water," published in 2021, has garnered critical acclaim for its lyrical prose and intimate portrayal of a young couple navigating the complexities of a modern relationship.
Nelson's writing style is characterized by its poetic language and emotional depth, drawing readers into the inner lives of his characters with sensitivity and insight. Through his work, he has made significant contributions to contemporary literature by amplifying the voices and experiences of Black individuals in the UK.
"Open Water" has been hailed as a standout work in the genre of literary fiction, earning Nelson a reputation as a rising star in the literary world. His ability to capture the nuances of human emotion and interpersonal relationships has solidified his place as a writer to watch in the years to come.
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