A Study in Drowning
説明
Characterizations are vividly painted, showcasing individuals shaped by their pasts and desires. Through their journeys, they confront their inner demons while forging connections that teeter on the brink of destruction. As they navigate their turbulent lives, the pull of the aquatic environment becomes a powerful metaphor for the depths of despair and longing.
Reid skillfully weaves themes of resilience, love, and the haunting implications of choices made and paths not taken. Each page resonates with the tension of survival as the characters grapple with inevitable truths, forcing readers to reflect on their own lives.
Ultimately, the story poses profound questions about identity and the human experience, as the characters wade through their fears and hopes. Their struggles echo long after the final chapter, leaving a lingering sense of wonder and a reminder of the depths one can explore when faced with the choice between sinking or swimming.
レビュー
There comes a time in the reading year when all new releases contain a spooky house, dark fairytale vibes, and a smattering of dark academia. Am I mad about it? No, I love all those things, and A Study in Drowning has every single one. However, I wasn’t as taken as I had hoped.A Study in Drowning lulls you into a false sense of security. Initially handing you spooky cosy vibes with a dilapidated house on a weather-beaten cliffside that needs not only repairs, but complete renovation. Yes, please!However, this is soon made more complicated with connections to a fae king, a well-loved author, and a mystery that, of course, won’t solve itself.Honestly, the plot is pretty well-woven. There’s a lot going on. It’s atmospheric, intriguing, and generally a comfortable read.The one thing, for me personally, that didn’t quite work was the main character and her subsequent growth. I didn’t like her setup or the situations she was put in. It felt on the nose, a little forced. I know I’m meant to feel uncomfortable, but it seemed like there was no end in sight.Honestly, I’d be curious to give reading the physical book a go. I read this as an audiobook, and I have a feeling the mannerisms of the main character would change in my mind, vs how she was read. For more reviews and book recommendations, check out my YouTube channelMerged review:There comes a time in the reading year when all new releases contain a spooky house, dark fairytale vibes, and a smattering of dark academia. Am I mad about it? No, I love all those things, and A Study in Drowning has every single one. However, I wasn’t as taken as I had hoped.A Study in Drowning lulls you into a false sense of security. Initially handing you spooky cosy vibes with a dilapidated house on a weather-beaten cliffside that needs not only repairs, but complete renovation. Yes, please!However, this is soon made more complicated with connections to a fae king, a well-loved author, and a mystery that, of course, won’t solve itself.Honestly, the plot is pretty well-woven. There’s a lot going on. It’s atmospheric, intriguing, and generally a comfortable read.The one thing, for me personally, that didn’t quite work was the main character and her subsequent growth. I didn’t like her setup or the situations she was put in. It felt on the nose, a little forced. I know I’m meant to feel uncomfortable, but it seemed like there was no end in sight.Honestly, I’d be curious to give reading the physical book a go. I read this as an audiobook, and I have a feeling the mannerisms of the main character would change in my mind, vs how she was read. For more reviews and book recommendations, check out my YouTube channel
