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A review by slowa_w_filizance
The Last True Poets of the Sea by Julia Drake
5.0
Have you ever felt so touched by a book that you could cry just thinking about it?
Honestly, I am afraid that this review is going to be a mess cause I can't quite find words to this book justice. But, holy shit, it was good. It was so, so good. Even though it's only February, I would genuinely be surprised if this book doesn't turn out to be one of my favourites of the year.
But, of course, first things first. What is "the last true poets of the sea" even about?
Violet, 16 years old girl, is sent to her uncle for the summer. The small, seaside town that the man lives in, has a rich history, thst is tied to main character's family. Long ago, her ancestor, survived the shipwreck on these shores, but the ship has never been found. Violet, encouraged by her new friend, Liv, who is obsessed with history, decides to search for the wreck. Not just for herself - but for her brother, Sam, as they both dreamt about having found this wreck. At least when they were kids. Now they're drift apart and Sam is now in treatment after his suicide attempt.
This book, as it's probably clear from the synopsis, isn't a light read. Actually, it's pretty emotionally wrecking. But, the funniest thing is, even when my soul ached for the characters, this book also gave me incredible feeling of comfort and hope. Reading this book, with it's incredibly emotional story, feels like going to a desolate beach after a long, long day and finding peace in salt smelling air and cold breeze. It feels like someone dear putting a blanket over your shoulders and sitting with you in quiet, their sole presence being enough to make you feel a little better.
What particularly stood out in this book are rationships that the main character forms with others. Her brother, even though absent, was so ever present in the book in Violet's thoughts and I ached at how dearly she missed him but, at the same time, didn't know how to reach him. I also fell in love with Violet's uncle wuiet love for her - how he always tried be there for her but never pushed her, simply stood by and gave her the space she needed.
Did I also mention that this book is sapphic? Our main character is bisexual and falls in love with a girl. And I fell in love with their story, the one, I will remember for a very long time.
Honestly, I am afraid that this review is going to be a mess cause I can't quite find words to this book justice. But, holy shit, it was good. It was so, so good. Even though it's only February, I would genuinely be surprised if this book doesn't turn out to be one of my favourites of the year.
But, of course, first things first. What is "the last true poets of the sea" even about?
Violet, 16 years old girl, is sent to her uncle for the summer. The small, seaside town that the man lives in, has a rich history, thst is tied to main character's family. Long ago, her ancestor, survived the shipwreck on these shores, but the ship has never been found. Violet, encouraged by her new friend, Liv, who is obsessed with history, decides to search for the wreck. Not just for herself - but for her brother, Sam, as they both dreamt about having found this wreck. At least when they were kids. Now they're drift apart and Sam is now in treatment after his suicide attempt.
This book, as it's probably clear from the synopsis, isn't a light read. Actually, it's pretty emotionally wrecking. But, the funniest thing is, even when my soul ached for the characters, this book also gave me incredible feeling of comfort and hope. Reading this book, with it's incredibly emotional story, feels like going to a desolate beach after a long, long day and finding peace in salt smelling air and cold breeze. It feels like someone dear putting a blanket over your shoulders and sitting with you in quiet, their sole presence being enough to make you feel a little better.
What particularly stood out in this book are rationships that the main character forms with others. Her brother, even though absent, was so ever present in the book in Violet's thoughts and I ached at how dearly she missed him but, at the same time, didn't know how to reach him. I also fell in love with Violet's uncle wuiet love for her - how he always tried be there for her but never pushed her, simply stood by and gave her the space she needed.
Did I also mention that this book is sapphic? Our main character is bisexual and falls in love with a girl. And I fell in love with their story, the one, I will remember for a very long time.