I was charmed by this story, much like a siren charms its' prey. This delightfully dark, whimsical tale reminded me so much of A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, and I suspect that's on propose. Author Silverwood has crafted a story that hints at mystery, mayhem and sexual fluidity that makes it a must read for Greek mythology enthusiasts. Because after all, the siren first came from Greek manuscripts, and got mixed up with the term "mermaid" as history grew older.
What's the difference? Sirens were believed to be half man, half bird, who sing to mariners to lure them to their death. Sirens were not known as swimmers. Mermaids were believed to be half man, half fish with no malice in their actions but were known as swimmers. Over time, the terms became intermixed, with even Shakespeare noting it his "Midsummer Night's Dream":
“I sat upon a promontory, and heard a mermaid, on a dolphin’s back, uttering such dulcet and harmonious breath, that the rude sea grew civil at her song; and certain stars shot madly from their spheres, to hear the sea-maid’s music.”
Silverwood may or may not have been influenced by Shakespeare, but it is safe to assume she's a detailed writer. Its amazing the way she details a room or an emotion with educated prose and imagination.
"She wept as she saw the dullness come over his beautiful eyes. She cried tears of silver that floated away as she released him to the depths. The ocean swallowed him and he drifted lower beneath her feet."
"She moved like a piece of wet silk through the water. Trails of the sea bubbled by in flickers that clung to her body, shreds of gemlike luminescence. Glimpses of breast and the swirling fan of dark red hair on her naked back. The undulations of her body made a liquified burlesque. Startling. Sensual. A personification of lust."
"Since he’d lowered a cover over the outside of the pool glass, Raffaela could no longer see the beach, the sand, or the waves, though she could hear the muted roar, smell the salt, hear the calls of the sea birds. Reflections of sunlight rippled through the white canvas cover and onto the sand beneath her feet. Plants familiar to her swayed below, green and healthy, a replica of life in the shallower parts of the sea. Rocks, sand, plants, and the hum of some machine that pushed clean water from holes in the walls."
The sex scenes vibrate with feminist energy and thrill with uniqueness. While I was reading the book, I felt like there was more to the story than the obvious. Silverwood has always been known as an author who takes the road less traveled, and doesn't disappoint here. There are surprises that you won't see coming. Ultimately, the story rocks the mermaid/siren myths by injecting some much needed emotional depth and killer vibes.
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- Louise H - "Life In The Book Lane" Book ReviewsReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2020
As delightfully dark and depraved as Mesmer.
- Paperback DinosaurReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2020
SO BAD, SO DIRTY................SO GOOD!
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