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A review by the_bookishkat
Mother Sea by Lorraine Wilson
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a brilliant book. Set on a speculative island ravaged by the effects of climate change, Mother Sea explores the dichotomy between faith and science in a beautifully written, thoughtful way.
The writing style flowed so well and was consistent throughout the book, making it easy to read without feeling jolted by the Dual POV. Both Sisi and Kit had their own voices and their personalities certainly shone through in their perspectives, but I did still feel like there was still a unity between them that made more sense as the book continued.
The setting was vividly described, I felt like I could imagine it in front of me right now, and I found the lore about Mother Sea and Brother Island fascinating, as it built the island up more in my imagination. My favourite part of the novel was seeing how both Sisi and Kit's characters learn from themselves and each other more and more as the book goes on - watching Sisi come to terms with her own beliefs and actions felt like a real journey that I was lucky to embark on.
Part of me is quite satisfied with the ending, it felt like a good place to end. And yet, another part of me is so desperate to see how their lives continue past that point - I'm desperate to know more. I think this is a sign of the book's excellence, the time progression of the book felt perfect and I was so invested in the twists and developments that letting it go seems hard.
Ultimately, this was an amazing book, and I really recommend it to everyone. If you're also thinking about how our futures might occur in the wake of climate change, this is definitely the book to get your brain whirring...
Thanks to Fairlight Books and NetGalley for early access to this book!
The writing style flowed so well and was consistent throughout the book, making it easy to read without feeling jolted by the Dual POV. Both Sisi and Kit had their own voices and their personalities certainly shone through in their perspectives, but I did still feel like there was still a unity between them that made more sense as the book continued.
The setting was vividly described, I felt like I could imagine it in front of me right now, and I found the lore about Mother Sea and Brother Island fascinating, as it built the island up more in my imagination. My favourite part of the novel was seeing how both Sisi and Kit's characters learn from themselves and each other more and more as the book goes on - watching Sisi come to terms with her own beliefs and actions felt like a real journey that I was lucky to embark on.
Part of me is quite satisfied with the ending, it felt like a good place to end. And yet, another part of me is so desperate to see how their lives continue past that point - I'm desperate to know more. I think this is a sign of the book's excellence, the time progression of the book felt perfect and I was so invested in the twists and developments that letting it go seems hard.
Ultimately, this was an amazing book, and I really recommend it to everyone. If you're also thinking about how our futures might occur in the wake of climate change, this is definitely the book to get your brain whirring...
Thanks to Fairlight Books and NetGalley for early access to this book!