5 Reasons to Read: "The Deep" by Rivers Solomon

[@gameoftomes14]

Love this review! Just bought the book from a local bookstore’s online shop, and this review appeared on my timeline.

[@perpetualpages]

Thank you! I'm glad you were able to support your local book shop by buying this incredible book 📚💕

[@ohhhyeah9435]

Best video for this book I have found. Keep it up

[@perpetualpages]

Thanks so much! 📚💕

[@sirJenr]

I read The Deep this month too and fell deeply in love with it. I love how even though its short, The Deep doesn't feel short. It takes its time to develop and properly explore its themes and the central pain of Yetu and her people's history. I also really liked the love interest and how they juxtaposed Yetu's feeling. Their story was so interesting to me too. Totally agree with all your points - Rivers Solomon is an author I definitely need to read more of!

[@perpetualpages]

That's such a good point. For a short story, it is painstaking in the way it builds up and thoroughly explores so many different narratives. Such a great reading experience!

[@TripleRoux]

I read it today and am still mesmerized! It's a haunting story, with a rich atmosphere... It spoke to me, as you mentioned, through this dillemma of personal freedom and duty, but also, as someone suffering from high sensitivity and anxiety, I was able to connect the protagonist in a very deep sense... I'm so happy to have found this book! Your review was beautiful, thank you! 🌱

[@perpetualpages]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you were able to connect with the story on that level. It really is beautifully complex and nuanced!

[@ThistleVerse]

Enjoyed this video. I admire how succinctly you're able to explain the themes and what's going on in this story. I enjoyed this book. Solomon is a brilliant author. I loved the romance in this book and thought the ending was very bittersweet. I thought Solomon did a very good job at thinking scientifically about how mermaids would function.

[@perpetualpages]

Yes! I love how much detail went into considering this merfolk society and their history. For such a short book, it really accomplishes so much!

[@stace_d]

I was on the fence about whether to read this or not, but after your review, I'm definitely going to!

[@perpetualpages]

I'm glad to hear that! It's a great read 💕

[@ThatsSoPoe]

Completely agreed! I loved how Rivers Solomon explored so many themes in this slim little novella, especially those relating to generational trauma and history. They are so creative and thought-provoking in their work. I am so excited about their new book coming out next year, Sorrowland (which interestingly enough is going to be a gothic novel - I wonder if that's an upcoming theme given Silvia Moreno-Garcia's upcoming Mexican Gothic?).

[@perpetualpages]

If this is a new trend in publishing, I am ALL FOR IT. Bring all the well-written, POC-starring gothics unto me and I shall truly be LIVING. So much love for Rivers Solomon and all their work!

[@LiteraryStoner]

I read it in January and loved it! I was heart-broken for Yetu going through all that pain alone. It was short but packed a powerful punch.

[@perpetualpages]

Yes, exactly! You definitely feel for the pain and trauma Yetu experiences, and the reckoning she causes because of it is so powerful. I won't forget this story anytime soon, that's for sure.

[@kellimickens5504]

I just finished the Audiobook. I want more. I loved your recap. It was thorough and made some outstanding points.

[@perpetualpages]

Thank you so much! I listened to the audio as well and it was an amazing experience. I have so much love for this book!

[@moonbook12]

You did amazing review

[@moonbook12]

Sometimes I want to forget my life of history but I can't. It took me a few years to reazie that it is ok that my history with a ton of pain but those events make me stronger and learning how to telling how I feel

[@moonbook12]

The Deep also kind of remind me how in Israel people took about the holocaust

[@moonbook12]

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[@perpetualpages]

Yes, such a good point! We learn and grow from our pain, and every experience shapes who we are. So it's so important to stay conscious of those things. One of many reasons why _The Deep_ is such a thoughtfully crafted story 💕

[@jojaps8730]

This was an awesome review... just ordered this book.

[@quirkyblackenby]

I listened to it and it was so good!

[@perpetualpages]

I'm so glad! The audiobook really is stunning

[@HeIsFullyBooked]

Ive been interested in this book for quite some time as I am a huge fan of Daveed's musical project clipping. so I will definitely move this higher up on my tbr!

[@perpetualpages]

Yes! Especially if you already know the background of the musical aspect, I think it all comes together so well. Definitely recommend!

[@HeIsFullyBooked]

@@perpetualpages started and finished this yesterday... What a moving experience. It's kind of nuts how much emotion and nuance Solomon was able to pack into 150 pages. And (spoilers?) Yetu's relationship with Oori was everything I wanted it to be and ended in such a satisfying manner. I will for sure be checking out An Unkindness of Ghosts very soon ☺

[@BookCave]

Another fantastic 5 reasons to read video 💖 This makes me want to do an immediate reread of this book

[@perpetualpages]

Thank you!! Honestly I look forward to revisiting this one and looking over all the quotes I marked, because honestly it HITS on every single page. So glad I read it!

[@skincarecataloger]

Just finished listening to the audiobook version.

[@perpetualpages]

I listened to the audiobook as well! Loved Daveed Diggs' narration so much 💕 I hope you enjoyed the experience as well!

[@BookieCharm]

Brilliant review as usual. I loved this novella too. Did you like/listen to the song by Clipping as well? So good! 🧜🏿‍♀️

[@perpetualpages]

I have! I love how the "game of telephone," as they put it, came together into such a wonderful creation 📚💕