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emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4/5
A melodic, painful and emotional experience. The Deep follows Yetu, the Historian of the wajinru, and her struggle to contain the generations of memories she holds for her kind.
- The concept behind this book is haunting and fascinating. The wajinru are the ocean going descendents of pregnant African women thrown overboard by slavers. The fragments of memories shown to the reader through Yetu document the journey of the wajinru as they form society.
- Yetu's character is very well done. Solomon managed to convey well the pain and suffering Yetu experiences due to her position and the resentment she feels for her kind because of this. Her transformation through the narrative felt a little rushed but also logical.
- There are queer elements to this book which weave into but don't dominate the story. It is well done and softly portrayed.
- Occasionally, the prose of this book is confusing. It seems to be intentionally melodic and evocative but sometimes that vibe seems to come before clear storytelling. If you like plain language, this book may be a difficult read.
One of the most interesting "mermaid" stories I've read. The story will stay with you and the feelings this book made me feel were intense. Recommended if you're looking for a short but filling read with weight and emotion behind it.
A melodic, painful and emotional experience. The Deep follows Yetu, the Historian of the wajinru, and her struggle to contain the generations of memories she holds for her kind.
- The concept behind this book is haunting and fascinating. The wajinru are the ocean going descendents of pregnant African women thrown overboard by slavers. The fragments of memories shown to the reader through Yetu document the journey of the wajinru as they form society.
- Yetu's character is very well done. Solomon managed to convey well the pain and suffering Yetu experiences due to her position and the resentment she feels for her kind because of this. Her transformation through the narrative felt a little rushed but also logical.
- There are queer elements to this book which weave into but don't dominate the story. It is well done and softly portrayed.
- Occasionally, the prose of this book is confusing. It seems to be intentionally melodic and evocative but sometimes that vibe seems to come before clear storytelling. If you like plain language, this book may be a difficult read.
One of the most interesting "mermaid" stories I've read. The story will stay with you and the feelings this book made me feel were intense. Recommended if you're looking for a short but filling read with weight and emotion behind it.