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A review by nightfell
The Deep by Rivers Solomon
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I was going to rate this 4.5, but I can't remember what I disliked about it, and I have not stopped thinking about this book since I read it, so 5 stars.
This book follows the historian as she holds all her people's memories to preserve her people's happiness, thus leaving her conflicted about her identity. This concept sounded amazing when I first heard about it, and the author really did such a good job with the follow through. The chapter which told the people's history left me speechless and stunned, I am awed by this book even though it's so short.
Also every character is black and the main character is a lesbian (or sapphic), so please read.
This book follows the historian as she holds all her people's memories to preserve her people's happiness, thus leaving her conflicted about her identity. This concept sounded amazing when I first heard about it, and the author really did such a good job with the follow through. The chapter which told the people's history left me speechless and stunned, I am awed by this book even though it's so short.
Also every character is black and the main character is a lesbian (or sapphic), so please read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide and Death
Moderate: Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Slavery
Minor: Animal death
The main character experiences heavy dissociation throughout the book, featuring what is similar to PTSD.