It is, however, an interesting take on the haunted house – or the haunted person. I’ve heard this novel classified as horror. Her evocative prose sends waves of beauty which makes for a rich reading experience. Katsu handles the ghostly aspects with an even and credible hand. How could there be ghosts when nobody had died aboard? And gypsy curses? Palmistry and seances? Set on the lush backdrop of the Titanic or during WWI on the doomed hospital ship Britannic. Why, the Titanic was on its maiden voyage. At once both tragic and chilling, The Deep perfectly blends psychological thriller and eerie gothic ghost story to create something truly haunting, drawing you down into its dark depths before finally letting you up for air.

Ghosts on the ships, you scoff (as did some of the passengers). MaJames Roberts 0 Alma Katsu’s The Deep Who doesn’t love a good gothic ghost story It’s a tried and true formula that supports an almost endless array of plots and narrative threads inside of its creaky framework. Did a ghost influence the tragedy aboard the HMS Titanic and its sister ship, the HMHS Britannic? Was there an irresistible siren song that lead both boats astray? Katsu weaves an intriguing tale using the claustrophobic isolation of the sea, the spiritualism popular amongst many of the turn of the last century’s wealthy passengers, and a tragic love story. Library Journal (starred review) Painstakingly researched and meticulously plottedThough readers will be aware of the inevitable tragedies awaiting, Katsu successfully injects suspense into both time lines, spinning a darkly captivating tale of hauntings, possessions, secrets, and class. Its a breath of fresh air from what I usually read in the.

“The Deep” by Alma Katsu blends a paranormal, psychological story with historic fiction. The Deep by Alma Katsu blends a paranormal, psychological story with historic fiction. Description was light on the whole with this novel and it’s a shame because so much could have done with the atmosphere, from the luxury and decadence aboard Titanic to the more disturbing, creepier moments like when Annie’s unsettling memories return to haunt her. Look no further than Alma Katsu‘s The Deep. Last year I read Alma Katsus THE HUNGER and really enjoyed its unique mix of history and horror.

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