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A review by heisiiri
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
What an odd, eerie, haunting book. I don't know how to describe this, other than that it's the type of thing that some people will absolutely love and a lot of people just will not be into at all.
It's psychological horror, and body horror, yet it's very slow-paced and subtle and mysterious in a way where it feels distinctly different from any other horror media I've consumed. I loved it, although it left me feeling quite uncomfortable and uneasy and with many questions unanswered. That's kind of the point, I think.
I'm absolutely fascinated by the deep sea, its inherent mysteriousness, and that added another layer to my enjoyment. More of all types of horror should use the deep sea as a setting or inspiration!
It's psychological horror, and body horror, yet it's very slow-paced and subtle and mysterious in a way where it feels distinctly different from any other horror media I've consumed. I loved it, although it left me feeling quite uncomfortable and uneasy and with many questions unanswered. That's kind of the point, I think.
I'm absolutely fascinated by the deep sea, its inherent mysteriousness, and that added another layer to my enjoyment. More of all types of horror should use the deep sea as a setting or inspiration!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Mental illness, Abandonment, Suicide, and Death of parent