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“Water Flows Under Doors” is a dazzling debut from Keith Williams. Readers will be introduced to main character, Tyler, who is dealing with the break up from his former girlfriend, Deborah. Deborah truly isn’t affected by the recent change of events, since she wasted no time getting on with her life with someone new who is a pretty boy named, Patrick. Tyler is trying to deal with the breakup, his regular life, with the absence of his father playing a major role, and the man he is trying to become, not what society would like to see him as. “Water Flows Under Doors” is a classic tale of a young man’s road to self-discovery, and this book will keep readers engrossed. Main character Tyler is so likeable, even when his inner demons make him want to do otherwise. Enter Tracey, a 16 year old teen mom, living with her mother and raising her daughter, wishing for a better life. In the meantime, she entertains the company of the neighborhood drug dealer and her daughter’s father, Remy. Even though she dates the streets’ most feared man, her mind and body yearn for a love that she wants with Tyler. The two flirt on and off for some time and then do the unthinkable. Something that was supposed to be as incredible as finally losing control comes with a price that could cost someone their life. As the story unfolds, readers will be introduced to a secret that changes lives and makes people question if they even know the people around them. This debut tells the story of love, life, and loss. “Water Flows Under Doors” was a nice read and, despite some editing issues, it did not detract from the author’s words. This story has great character development and readers can’t help but be engrossed because the storyline is so true to life. If you pick up this book thinking this is your typical “bang-bang shoot ‘em up”, you will be in for a rude awakening. “Water Flows Under Doors” is not street lit, but a contemporary, fictional tale of a young boy turning into a man. This was an awesome debut from Keith Williams. This novel will make you take notice of this author’s writing skills and be looking for his next literary endeavor. Reviewed by: Kisha Green

2022-11-14 16:42