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sarai0410 's review for:
Shark Heart
by Emily Habeck
reflective
sad
fast-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
Through the lens of genetic mutations that transform humans into animals, Shark Heart explores chronic and terminal illness from the perspective of those with the illness, caregivers, and loved ones and the accompanying grief all parties experience through the process of living knowing your body is working against you.
I was blown away by the writing and how quickly Habeck was able to capture the emotions and feelings of those in Wren and Lewis' positions. The writing style is entirely unique and fits the concept and story of love through illness so well.
I went in mostly blind other than the general premise, so I wasn't quite expecting the perspective shift around 40%, which did drag the book a bit for me in the middle. The change in POV did come full circle though so I did end up enjoying that bit more than initially.
Truly stunning (and gut wrenching) read.
I was blown away by the writing and how quickly Habeck was able to capture the emotions and feelings of those in Wren and Lewis' positions. The writing style is entirely unique and fits the concept and story of love through illness so well.
I went in mostly blind other than the general premise, so I wasn't quite expecting the perspective shift around 40%, which did drag the book a bit for me in the middle. The change in POV did come full circle though so I did end up enjoying that bit more than initially.
Truly stunning (and gut wrenching) read.
In the rare hopeful hour, I tell myself this darkness has a purpose: to help me recognize light if I ever find it again.
With electroreception, Lewis hoped to sense her, know her, and love her even thousands of miles away in the ocean. Nothing he read indicated that electroception extended further than a couple yards. But maybe, he thought, maybe if I practiced, I would never really have to say goodbye. When Lewis finally came to bed, he took sleeping Wren’s hand in his and closed his eyes, seeing if he could sense her electrical field. “What… What are you doing?” she asked groggily. “Just seeing what it’s like to love you when I can’t see you.