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A review by apollo0325
The Seep by Chana Porter
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was really intrigued by this book because of the concept of a “quiet” alien invasion that turns into a symbiotic relationship between said aliens and humans exploring grief, love, and the human experience. I think it definitely achieved what it was trying to do, but it had the subtlety of an Acme anvil in a Looney Tunes episode. Perhaps the book wasn’t necessarily about subtlety and wanted to be overt in its themes and characters, but I don’t think it was developed enough to really drive home Trina’s emotions.
The writing itself was good and accessible and the world building was well done that it didn’t bonk you over the head over-explaining and instead showed how the Seep changes and interacts with daily human life.
The writing itself was good and accessible and the world building was well done that it didn’t bonk you over the head over-explaining and instead showed how the Seep changes and interacts with daily human life.