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A review by karlakayjenniges
The Deep by Alma Katsu
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
"We are all, men and women, creatures of desires both good and bad. But everything has a price, and the price of indulging in that which is bad for us is often guilt; and too much guilt results in a sickness of the mind. We have poisoned our conscience, and something poisoned will need treatment one day—or it will rot."
With a large cast of characters that have a vast amount of diversity from upper class(persnicketies and scandalous), lower class(a bit of shenanigans going on), staff(must meet the demands of all the passengers and try to stay a bit unseen in the process), and many others besides, I felt that each and every one of them were represented clearly and accurately considering the setting is aboard the Titanic in the year, 1912 and the Britanic in the year, 1916.
The historical facts were on par and clearly researched, although maybe a bit too much of that was included, almost identically to a certain degree when describing events that occurred during the sinking of the Titanic, but obviously intended as to maybe not detract too far away from the facts of the sinking.
I very much enjoyed the speculative historical fiction, characters, and the mystery that was hidden until the ending, but I honestly did not quite connect with the supernatural elements. There really is not anything scary about the haunting that is occuring, what I found to be more unsettling is the overall human character and their mentalities.
There is much to be pondered upon with some of the very beautiful, heartfelt prose. Very descriptive imagery that floats the reader out to sea, experiencing the trauma and unfortunate events.
With a large cast of characters that have a vast amount of diversity from upper class(persnicketies and scandalous), lower class(a bit of shenanigans going on), staff(must meet the demands of all the passengers and try to stay a bit unseen in the process), and many others besides, I felt that each and every one of them were represented clearly and accurately considering the setting is aboard the Titanic in the year, 1912 and the Britanic in the year, 1916.
The historical facts were on par and clearly researched, although maybe a bit too much of that was included, almost identically to a certain degree when describing events that occurred during the sinking of the Titanic, but obviously intended as to maybe not detract too far away from the facts of the sinking.
I very much enjoyed the speculative historical fiction, characters, and the mystery that was hidden until the ending, but I honestly did not quite connect with the supernatural elements. There really is not anything scary about the haunting that is occuring, what I found to be more unsettling is the overall human character and their mentalities.
There is much to be pondered upon with some of the very beautiful, heartfelt prose. Very descriptive imagery that floats the reader out to sea, experiencing the trauma and unfortunate events.