The Deep
Rivers Solomon
4/5
Definitely different from any other book I've read on mermaids, The Deep provides a historically poignant look on merpeople. I loved the premise, I love most books that have historical facts that I didn't deeply consider prior to reading the book. I remember how angry I was when I was like ten and watched the Animal Planet documentary on mermaids only to find out at the end that it was all fake. This is a much more artful portrayal of deep-sea dwellers.
The criticisms I had with it were related to the story's pacing. I couldn't connect with the story because of the cuts, I didn't feel enough cohesion. I think that might be a personal preference for straightforwardness, it really wasn't as confusing as a lot of books I've read. I do appreciate that there wasn't needless explanations of the magic of the ocean, a lot of fell to the suspension of disbelief and the general hope that the abominations of slave trade could have had some small miracle.
If you like mermaids, which I always have, I think this is a great read. The author's note at the end really sold me, this story has gone through a lot before making it to this format. It's a super short read that really leaves you wanting more.
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