I can count on the fingers of one finger the number of nautical themed gothic sci-fi novels that have made me cry at the end. (clue: this one).
Ultimately, this becomes a moving story about friendship and humanity, but it’s wrapped in an intriguing mystery in a nautical setting. The characters are distinct and real; the plot is engaging and well place; the mystery is very satisfying.
I’m not going to say any more. Ideally, read this book blind. Read the blurb if you must, but read other reviews with caution - there’s far too much danger that someone will inadvertently give something away. As it happens, a throw-away remark in a review I read gave me a hint of something I would rather have found out on my own.
My rating: ★★★★★
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