The Deeper The Water The Uglier The Fish by Katya Apekina
Set against the backdrop of 1990s New Orleans, this poignant novel delves into the turbulent lives of two sisters, Edie and Mae, who are thrust into a world of chaos following their mother's mental breakdown. As they navigate the complexities of adolescence and familial dysfunction, the sisters are sent to live with their estranged father, a celebrated writer with his own set of demons. Through a series of fragmented narratives and shifting perspectives, the story explores themes of identity, memory, and the enduring impact of trauma, painting a vivid portrait of a family grappling with the shadows of their past.
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- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
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