Sea Wife
Sea Wife
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
Beta288
Novel • Fiction
Caribbean Sea • 2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Sea Wife by Amity Gaige, a woman and her family embark on a sailing voyage to escape their routine lives and mend their strained relationships. The journey becomes a profound exploration of personal identity, mental health, and the complexities of marriage as they confront unforeseen challenges and rediscover their connections at sea.
Contemplative
Emotional
Challenging
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
15,620 ratings
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Review Roundup
Amity Gaige's Sea Wife is praised for its lyrical prose and deep exploration of marriage and personal identity. Reviewers commend the novel's structure and emotional depth. However, some criticize its pacing and character development, finding them uneven at times. Overall, it offers a nuanced look at complex relationships against a vivid backdrop.
Who Should Read Sea Wife?
Readers who enjoyed the introspection and relationship dynamics in Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff or the intimate maritime setting of Life of Pi by Yann Martel would likely appreciate Sea Wife. Ideal for those who relish psychological depth, marital exploration, and the transformative power of the sea.
15,620 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
288
Novel • Fiction
Caribbean Sea • 2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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