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A review by _beccareads
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I have to admit, I'm not quite sure what I've just read...
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield is undeniably one of the most confusing books I've ever read.
The story shifts between the perspectives of Leah and Miri, taking us on a journey through Leah's harrowing submarine mission that left her lost in the depths of the sea for months and the aftermath of her prolonged return.
To be honest, this book was a struggle for me to follow. It started off painfully slow, and just as the story began to pique my interest much like the ocean at low tide it would inexplicably slip away from my grasp again.
With its blend of mystery and horror, I was genuinely excited to uncover the truth about what happened down there in the depths of the ocean and how this had changed Leah, but to my disappointment, the anticipated twist I was eagerly awaiting just never materialised.
My biggest gripe with this book lies in the many loose ends and unanswered questions. It left me feeling completely unsatisfied, something was just missing.
Now, it's entirely possible that this book simply isn’t for me, or maybe I missed something crucial along the way. Nevertheless, I can still appreciate the underlying theme of grief and loss, and how these experiences can completely transform us. It's just a shame that the mystery aspect didn't deliver something more fulfilling.
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield is undeniably one of the most confusing books I've ever read.
The story shifts between the perspectives of Leah and Miri, taking us on a journey through Leah's harrowing submarine mission that left her lost in the depths of the sea for months and the aftermath of her prolonged return.
To be honest, this book was a struggle for me to follow. It started off painfully slow, and just as the story began to pique my interest much like the ocean at low tide it would inexplicably slip away from my grasp again.
With its blend of mystery and horror, I was genuinely excited to uncover the truth about what happened down there in the depths of the ocean and how this had changed Leah, but to my disappointment, the anticipated twist I was eagerly awaiting just never materialised.
My biggest gripe with this book lies in the many loose ends and unanswered questions. It left me feeling completely unsatisfied, something was just missing.
Now, it's entirely possible that this book simply isn’t for me, or maybe I missed something crucial along the way. Nevertheless, I can still appreciate the underlying theme of grief and loss, and how these experiences can completely transform us. It's just a shame that the mystery aspect didn't deliver something more fulfilling.