Join us at Goldie's for this month’s book club meet up to discuss 'Our Wives Under The Sea' by Julie Armfield.
NB: We'll likely be out the back courtyard as they don't accomodate groups inside so bring a jacket and some loose change if you feel like a bite or something to drink (they also don't split bills) or you can pay via PayID on the day.
About the book:
Miri thinks she has got her wife back, when Leah finally returns after a deep-sea mission that ended in catastrophe. It soon becomes clear, though, that Leah is not the same. Whatever happened in that vessel, whatever it was they were supposed to be studying before they were stranded on the ocean floor, Leah has brought part of it back with her, onto dry land and into their home.
Moving through something that only resembles normal life, Miri comes to realize that the life that they had before might be gone. Though Leah is still there, Miri can feel the woman she loves slipping from her grasp.
Our Wives Under The Sea is the debut novel from Julia Armfield, the critically acclaimed author of Salt Slow. It’s a story of falling in love, loss, grief, and what life there is in the deep deep sea.
Content warning:
Body horror
Confinement
Death (including parent)
Disordered eating
Grief
Psychosis
Sexually explicit scenes
Mental illness/suicide
At the meet up we will have a mix of sharing our thoughts on the book, sharing what other books we may be enjoying and recommend, general chat and planning next month’s book so please bring along your suggestions and, if you can, check if it’s available at local public libraries beforehand.
This is a safe, inclusive space where everyone is welcome and embraced. We ask that you are open to hearing views different to yours and mindful of the impact your words may have if discussing sensitive topics that the book brings up.
PS You can definitely still attend if you haven’t read the book we're a social group, however be prepared for spoilers
Please RSVP so we know how many to expect, thank you 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🖤🤎
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