Our wives under the sea review5/30/2023 ![]() ![]() More than anything else, this story is focused on love and how hard it can be to let go. There are elements of horror, but it’s probably more Literary Fiction than Horror Fiction. ![]() If you’re looking for a typical horror story, though, this book might not be for you. ![]() Our Wives Under the Sea is beautifully written–almost poetic at times, which contrasts nicely with the frequently visceral and terrifying description of events. Similarly, I was horrified by what was happening in this book, but I also wanted to find out what would happen next. Those dreams can be terrifying but I also find them fascinating. This book perfectly encapsulates that feeling for me, and I mean that in a good way. I think, ultimately, it’s the terror of the unknown. However, in my dreams, I always feel terrified of the vastness of the water and of the creatures I can barely see within its depths. I’m not usually in a position to know if these fears affect me in my waking hours. I have frequent dreams (nightmares, really) of being in deep water. Spoiler-free ReviewĮver heard of thalassophobia? It’s the fear of deep bodies of water. However, it quickly becomes clear that something happened to Leah on the mission, and it’s affecting her still, in ways neither she nor Miri can do anything to stop. Spoiler-free SummaryĪfter being gone for months on an oceanic research mission, Miri’s wife, Leah, has finally returned. ![]()
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