The Deep by Rivers SolomonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Deep by Rivers Solomon is inspired by the song The Deep by clipping. That song was inspired by Drexciya, an electro duo who created the concept of Drexciyans for their album, Deep Sea Dweller. I highly recommend listening to the various sources as well as reading the book because it makes for a richer experience.
While Drexciyans are not mentioned in this novella, they share the same common history. What if the pregnant Africans who were thrown off slave ships to drown gave birth to a civilization of ocean-dwellers? How would they adapt? How would they feel about land-dwellers? How would they react to the destruction we've wrought on the world's oceans? Lots to think about in this beautifully written story.
View all my reviews
No comments:
Post a Comment