DARK WATER

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Dark Water, however, also references what I would call the “asylum Gothic”, made popular in Victorian ‘sensation fiction’ and reprised in contemporary novels (Alison Littlewood’s recent The Crow Garden comes to mind). But it is the twisting, spiralling friendship between the two men which is the novel’s greatest appeal, as is their own definition of such a relationship; the light in which Carver views Borden throws into harsh relief the disconnect separating what a person is and the roles our own selfish desires can cast them in. Part of the story’s thrill lies in Carver’s attempt to restore human sensibility to a man he sees only as a god – replete with the power to master the ocean – while it is Lowry’s sinuous prose which lends pace to the quest. He likes a chat. He likes books. He likes people who write books and people who read books. He doesn’t know how to write a biography, so should probably stop before he tells you about his dreams or something. It was lovely to meet you, though. Many outlets considered the film was snubbed by the 92nd Academy Awards and 77th Golden Globe Awards, not receiving a nomination. [26] [27] [28] Award Loosely a Historical Fiction (Stuart mentions at the end of the book that this is not a true historical fiction due to the more advanced technology and speech.)

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Not only is Lowry’s mastery of prose sky-high, but her awareness of pace was enthralling. You almost feel like you’re sailing along whilst you read, actually aboard a ship of your own, and then occasionally a sentence will slam down like a whirlpool and you’ll almost feel it under you. I found it an exciting feeling and was happy with the ride from start to finish. Each high and each low was perfectly graduated, and when it did plummet, it hit hard every single time. No high-point felt underwhelming, and my reactions to them remained unnumbed. I found this book a bit of a struggle if I am perfectly honest. There is a lot of underlying meaning behind the book which I didn't always follow - or indeed want to follow. There is a lot of discussion about the metaphysical aspects of the mind and the intricacies of that within this story. This aspect of the book just wasn't for me & I found myself skipping over sections.

Soon enough, it becomes clear that only the Sardaam’s prisoner, Sammy Pipps, will give passengers a chance at seeing the end of this voyage. The mercenary who saw the spear, then thought about it too long, ended up with half of it buried in his chest. Nowadays, he’d see the spear, wonder who made it, how it had come to be in the soldier’s hands, who the soldier was, why he was there … on and on and on."

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The feminism in this book really stood out to me. Stuart Turton did a wonderful job empowering all the women in his story despite the hardships the time period meant for them. Integral characters like Sara, Creesjie, Lia and Isabel were really interesting to follow through their endeavors on the Sardaam Set in 19th Century America - though parts are at sea - this follows the stories of Hiram Carver & William Borden. They first meet on board a whaling ship where Carver is the Doctor and Bordon a recently promoted but still lowly officer. We meet them again later where Carver is a Doctor in an upper class asylum and Borden a patient. Some songs weren’t mere songs. They were memories curled tight and set alight.”Samuel Pipps and Arent Hayes are the dynamic duo responsible for stopping the most notorious crimes across the world. As with The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, The Devil and the Dark Water is a complex and suspenseful mystery. Kiesewetter, John (13 January 2020). "No Oscar Nominations For Cincinnati's 'Dark Waters' ". www.wvxu.org . Retrieved 2021-06-12.Carver devotes himself to Borden's cure, sure it depends on drawing out the truth about that terrible voyage. But though he raises up monsters, they will not rest. So Carver must return once more to the edge of the sea and confront the man - and the myth - that lie in dark water. Biese, Alex (November 20, 2019). " 'Dark Waters': Mark Ruffalo fights 'the biggest corporate criminality' in whistleblower film". Asbury Park Press . Retrieved June 21, 2020.

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Long, boring, unconvincing, and with a vague 'historicalness' that is miles away from the likes of Sarah Dunant or Eleanor Catton. Ultimately, however, the characters themselves were a more likeable lot than the morally questionable bunch we met alongside Evelyn Hardcastle 😈 But even with Turton’s methodical unfurling of the novel’s layers, the core mystery of The Devil and the Dark Water is virtually unsolvable. Believe me — from my armchair, I tried. I tried hard. And while I did manage to snap into place one extremely important aspect of the plot, I had to eventually accept the fact that I would come no closer to the solution.

Set in 1634 Samuel Pippa the worlds greatest detective, is being transported from the Dutch East Indies to Amsterdam, where he is facing trial and execution fro a crime he may or may not have committed. Traveling with him is his loyal bodyguard. Aren’t Hayes, who is determined to proves his friend innocent. Also on board are Sara Wessel a noblewoman with a secret and her husband the Governor General of Batavia.

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Both main characters are male. William Borden is tall, handsome and considered a hero of seas. Hiram Carver comes from an established well-to-do medical family. There are social expectations for both and the burden of this as well as their upbringing forms the basis for the story. Who can admit truth to self or the other, and then live? After an eventful and nightmarish stint as ship’s doctor on the USS Orbis, Carver’s path crosses again with that of the legendary sailor William Borden. This time though they are psychiatrist and patient in an asylum. And I loved the way she found ways to work around the patriarchy that governed every moment of her life. Shortest Summary Ever: 1634. A Dutch sailing vessel where investigator Samuel Pipps is being held for a mysterious crime. His friend and “Watson” Arent Hayes is right by his side trying to determine first - how to free Sammy and then second - solve a mystery of demons and witch lore haunting the ship. Omens abound. Secrets in the passageways... and one by one the body count increases...Paulson, Terry. "Ten Movies Earn an American Values Award for 2019". Townhall . Retrieved 2022-03-04. In this maritime mystery, our dear doctor Watson became our bodyguard Hayes, a broad-shouldered man who had to solve an impossible mystery and tried to protect our handsome and witty detective Pipps, who was somehow in chains. Elizabeth Lowry’s second novel, Dark Water, was longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. It promised dark psychological insight, a complex central relationship, and historical atmosphere. However, though it succeeded on some level on all of these things, it failed to fully engage me. This story surprised me. Brutal and feral, Stuart Turton introduced you to a ship where greed and corruption were the rules of living. With the numerous twist coming, you were transported to that tumultuous voyage.