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A review by okaymistelyn
The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish by Katya Apekina
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
this book is beautiful, dark, and incredibly fucked up.
it tells the story of two sisters dealing with the aftermath of their mother’s suicide attempt as they are sent to live with their father in new york. the different first-person accounts made for an interesting read, especially as the story turned darker and darker.
definitely read the content warnings before picking up this book, but i absolutely recommend it. only docked half a star because the ending felt a little abrupt, but that’s just me.
it tells the story of two sisters dealing with the aftermath of their mother’s suicide attempt as they are sent to live with their father in new york. the different first-person accounts made for an interesting read, especially as the story turned darker and darker.
definitely read the content warnings before picking up this book, but i absolutely recommend it. only docked half a star because the ending felt a little abrupt, but that’s just me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Mental illness, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury