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A review by shaleen64
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
3.5
This book has some beautiful prose and the overall theme of grieving someone who is still physically present is well explored.
However, a lot of plot lines are left open and unexplored, this is not done in a thought provoking way rather just makes the story feel unfinished and therefore less enjoyable.
I can understand why some people really love this book, but it isn’t one I’d widely recommend.
However, a lot of plot lines are left open and unexplored, this is not done in a thought provoking way rather just makes the story feel unfinished and therefore less enjoyable.
I can understand why some people really love this book, but it isn’t one I’d widely recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Body horror, Suicide, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Lesbophobia