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A review by clarablackink
The Music of the Deep by Elizabeth Hall
3.0
*I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
An interesting addition to stories of hauntings and haunted houses, Elizabeth Hall’s Music of the Deep isn’t meant to frighten but it is written to unsettle. Although the book is classified as women’s literature and is a fair representation of the genre it is a thoughtful offering on the lives, concerns and strengths of women worth a read for any reader. Aspects of the book were very enjoyable but I knocked it from 4 to 3 stars because the meanderings through the spinster group and the Orca research did not entirely resonate with me. Both aspects were integral to the story but there were other aspects of the story I wish had been explored with the same level of depth. Admittedly I was most curious about the haunted angle and had different expectations coming into the book. Despite rocky elements and a genre mismatch for me, I especially recommend this book to readers who enjoy a hot cup of tea/coffee, a rainy day and a book that you can sink into.
An interesting addition to stories of hauntings and haunted houses, Elizabeth Hall’s Music of the Deep isn’t meant to frighten but it is written to unsettle. Although the book is classified as women’s literature and is a fair representation of the genre it is a thoughtful offering on the lives, concerns and strengths of women worth a read for any reader. Aspects of the book were very enjoyable but I knocked it from 4 to 3 stars because the meanderings through the spinster group and the Orca research did not entirely resonate with me. Both aspects were integral to the story but there were other aspects of the story I wish had been explored with the same level of depth. Admittedly I was most curious about the haunted angle and had different expectations coming into the book. Despite rocky elements and a genre mismatch for me, I especially recommend this book to readers who enjoy a hot cup of tea/coffee, a rainy day and a book that you can sink into.