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raebennison's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Well. What a book.
I was instantly gripped by the first and second sections of the book. As a marine biologist myself, I thoroughly enjoyed the science that is mentioned throughout and the way Leigh describes her connection to the ocean had me mesmerised. By the last quarter of the book, I did struggle with the pace. I also found some of the sentences to be very long winded and nonsensical.
The end of the book was mysterious and reflective. I enjoyed it although it was perhaps a more challenging read than I had anticipated.
Bravo!
I was instantly gripped by the first and second sections of the book. As a marine biologist myself, I thoroughly enjoyed the science that is mentioned throughout and the way Leigh describes her connection to the ocean had me mesmerised. By the last quarter of the book, I did struggle with the pace. I also found some of the sentences to be very long winded and nonsensical.
The end of the book was mysterious and reflective. I enjoyed it although it was perhaps a more challenging read than I had anticipated.
Bravo!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Dementia, and Physical abuse
Minor: Terminal illness
mlewis's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia, Body horror, and Confinement
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Death
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Miscarriage
megalizard92's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I found this a slow and introspective novel. The main character was relatable in her search for something new and her struggle with her relationships within her family.
The main character has a troubled relationship with her family due to a history of domestic abuse. I think this really informs her decisions to isolate herself: not in a traditional sense but in her decisions to push the boundaries of science and exploration.
This novel gave me an intense feeling of depth and isolation. The references to science and experimentation and the way this fit with the career choices of the protagonist and her family also intrigued me.
This novel gave me an intense feeling of depth and isolation. The references to science and experimentation and the way this fit with the career choices of the protagonist and her family also intrigued me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Terminal illness, Domestic abuse, and Body horror
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