This was a light read. Porter creates a vivid picture of the characters and the universe they inhabit. The worldbuilding is fast, and I think this is best enjoyed with a "go with the flow" attitude- accept what is being described. Subtext is not Porter's strong suit.

I think one of the main failings is that there are so many more concepts that could have been explored deeper/fleshed out better, like the kid from the compound (The narrative could have advanced differently without him, what makes him the catalyst? What's the compound like? His role could have been written differently to make it more impactful and let the story feel fuller). 

Like I said, if you just accept things as they are, it's alright, but it isn't as satisfying a read if you want hints and subtext.

Grief is portrayed beautifully and, despite the surreal nature of this book, pretty realistically. Porter gets the point across- grief can't be rushed, but it can't be ignored. Assigning yourself a new purpose or goal, or turning to substance use, doesn't make the grieving process any easier. 

The Seep is fun, it's surreal, it reads like a fever dream. If you loosen your expectations and read for fun, then you'll also enjoy this book.