A review by maggieae
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

A slow burn with beautifully written prose. Truly a unique story and unlike anything I've read before. More of an exploration of grief in a horror setting than an actual horror novel. Leah's climactic submarine scene was really gripping.

It did take me a long time to finish such a short book. It was boring in parts and overly detailed. Miri is a cold and distant narrator, which makes it hard to connect with the characters and share in their grief.
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