Caleb Azumah Nelson’s Open Water is a lyrical novel about love, vulnerability, and the Black British experience. It follows the relationship between two young Black artists—a photographer and a dancer—who meet in London and navigate the challenges of intimacy, identity, and racial tension.
Written in poetic prose, the novel delves into the complexities of modern love and the ways in which systemic racism and personal trauma shape our connections with others.
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