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A review by annaavian
Honey in the Marrow by Emily Waters
3.0
I'm in the minority here but a few things gave me pause, which is why I give this book 3 stars.
To me the prose often sounded too matter-of-fact and emotionless. I like to dive into the psychological side of certain issues instead of just reading about them as mere facts which is the reason why I spent a lot of time vaguely interested instead of being invested in Stella and Elizabeth's story.
The characters barely discussed any issues they have in a deeper, meaningful way. The therapy sessions rarely got elaborated on, Stella's depression is diminished to a point where you wonder whether it's really because of her husband's death or because she's finally coming to terms with her sexual orientation. The (possible) panic attack scene was simply stated in a sentence without any further comment either.
Overall, it's a a nice book for those who enjoy a slow-burn that only goes skin-deep regarding mental health issues.
To me the prose often sounded too matter-of-fact and emotionless. I like to dive into the psychological side of certain issues instead of just reading about them as mere facts which is the reason why I spent a lot of time vaguely interested instead of being invested in Stella and Elizabeth's story.
The characters barely discussed any issues they have in a deeper, meaningful way. The therapy sessions rarely got elaborated on, Stella's depression is diminished to a point where you wonder whether it's really because of her husband's death or because she's finally coming to terms with her sexual orientation. The (possible) panic attack scene was simply stated in a sentence without any further comment either.
Overall, it's a a nice book for those who enjoy a slow-burn that only goes skin-deep regarding mental health issues.