A review by readtomea97
The Deep by Rivers Solomon

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I had to listen to this almost 3x today because I kept missing important information. I enjoyed Yetu’s story and how she felt her connection to her people and who she was seemed like a blessing and a curse. The historical significance of this story really speaks to the plight of being a Black American. Our history is so complicated and being someone who has to hold that history all to yourself and retell it to everyone without feeling like carrying that by yourself can become burdensome. Even just having to relive black trauma as a black person gets exhausting so I understand her need to escape from the pain of it all. I really enjoyed this story.