A review by akallabeth
The Seas by Samantha Hunt

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 
When you are young, living in the North, sadness can make you feel like you have something to do. Sadness can be like a political cause, almost, or a religion or a drug habit. It is a lot of work to stay sad. I think of the carny girl's teardrops and I can't believe that is her purpose, but still I want a purpose so badly that I am envious of even that sad and ugly purpose she has.


provisional rating, but i enjoyed this; mournful magical realism about girls who feel stuck is very for me. and sea stories, too.