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

informative reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Loved the horror - a mysterious 'centre' sending scientists on an ominous mission to the sea floor from which they Come Back Wrong - but that's only about 20% of the book. The rest reads more like a contemporary relationship drama between the wives. This is not bad, and did make me reflect on wasting diseases and death, much like vegetables do provide nutrition, but it is not to my taste. I am the kind of reader who likes the ratio to favour the fun food way more.

Fans of this book will enjoy Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer at least as much.