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Small Worlds

Caleb Azumah Nelson
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Small Worlds

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

Book Brief

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Caleb Azumah Nelson

Small Worlds

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

260

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.3

9,697 ratings

84%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson is praised for its poetic prose and rich exploration of themes like identity, family, and music. Readers appreciate the vivid imagery and emotional depth. However, some find the narrative pacing slow at times. Overall, it's a beautifully crafted novel that deeply resonates with a reflective audience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Small Worlds?

A reader who appreciates lyrical prose, themes of identity, and cultural connections, similar to those in Zadie Smith's White Teeth and Ocean Vuong's On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, would enjoy Caleb Azumah Nelson's Small Worlds. Themes of family, love, and belonging resonate through its rich narrative.

4.3

9,697 ratings

84%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

260

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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