A review by carolyn0613
The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh

4.0

This is a very odd story, full of dreamy intense heat filled days but with a nightmarish undercurrent of horror and abuse. Three sisters live with their mother in a remote hotel, accessible only by boat. Their father has recently left, taking one of their boats and hasn't returned. Their lives are full of strange rituals that they believe will keep them safe from danger especially from men and diseases. These are all very vague as the sisters haven't ever left and seen the outside world. Their mother is very controlling and emotionally abusive. Presently some men arrive after their boat capsizes and the sisters have to adjust to their presence.

I would recommend this book as the writing is excellent and the claustrophobic atmosphere is very well drawn. It is certainly not a light read though.