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A review by annagerman
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Decided to round the rating up to 4 stars because of the stunning writing and the immaculate vibes.
However the plot itself was a bit underwhelming, especially the ending left me disappointed.
There was some really unsettling imagery that I enjoyed (especially as someone who is afraid of deep water and can't swim) but this was not a horror book. This was a beautiful emotional tale of love, devotion and loss. It was like the movie Babadok but instead of a single mother's depression it explored PTSD and loss though the lense of supernatural occurences.
However the plot itself was a bit underwhelming, especially the ending left me disappointed.
There was some really unsettling imagery that I enjoyed (especially as someone who is afraid of deep water and can't swim) but this was not a horror book. This was a beautiful emotional tale of love, devotion and loss. It was like the movie Babadok but instead of a single mother's depression it explored PTSD and loss though the lense of supernatural occurences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Vomit