A review by belangeah
Private Rites by Julia Armfield

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Queer sisters not quite mourning their father at the end of the world is the only thing I want to read about. Quiet, gray, conversation-driven, speculative architecture slowly sinking into the rising waters. Only gave it 4.5 stars because it’s not quite as perfect as Our Wives Under the Sea. But what is?
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