A review by pap3rcut__
The Tidal Zone by Sarah Moss

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Tidal Zones is an in depth portrayal of illness and parenthood which is told through a lyrical prose that is utterly heartbreaking and moving.

I'm so glad this novel was chunkier than previous Moss titles I've read as I could have went on and on, depsite the sorrow of it. As always Moss writes flawlessly depicting a life of fear and dreams in a compulsive and remarkable narrative that at times escapes from reality.

Our narrator Adam is a stay at home dad, he's also working on the rebuilding of Coventry Cathedral which develops a narrative of its own which I really enjoyed. His daughter Miriam collopases and stops breathing which throws him into a world of hospitals and the unknown. Moss' writing is unflinching, unbearably sad yet it holds onto hope.

I can once again highly reccomed this novel and despite this only being my 4th Moss novel, I've came to the conclusion that there won't be a Moss title I won't love. I haven't decided which one I'm going to read next but I can't wait!