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342 pages, Hardcover
First published June 5, 2018
Have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave? Wonder no longer. It takes an age. However long you think it takes, double that.
“I’m not a bad person. Or maybe I am. You decide.”
Have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave? Wonder no longer. It takes an age. However long you think it takes, double that.
Oh fucking hell. Those two constantly tugging needs: your own life and “being there.” Your relationship or your life. No matter how hard you try, you can’t have both.
"Digging a grave is very hard" as you will discover after reading the first chapter entitled, of course, The Grave.
It all begins with an actual grave being dug, then quickly reverts back in time to the start of a new relationship, marriage and big plans for the future. Then, even though a big disappointment for the newlyweds rears itself, the expensive first class South Pacific honeymoon goes on....and an eerie and intense atmosphere ensues. It's this feeling of the Not Knowing what or who to trust that kept me glued to the pages.
That SOMETHING IN THE WATER was not at all what I thought it would be....but better!
Super entertaining....and one fine debut for Catherine Steadman! And, ok, one downside (for me).....one of the main characters is naive, reckless and, YES, just plain stupid at times, but STILL.....great summer read!