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The Water Cure

Sophie Mackintosh
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The Water Cure

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

Book Brief

Sophie Mackintosh

The Water Cure

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Remote Island • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh follows sisters Grace, Lia, and Sky, who live on a secluded island fortified by their father, King, to protect them from violent men. Raised to fear men and subjected to King's oppressive control, their lives unravel when he disappears and three strange men arrive, catalyzing a series of events that ultimately lead the sisters to fight back and seek a new life beyond the island. This book addresses sexual violence, trauma, and abuse.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Melancholic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.4

29,499 ratings

42%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sophie Mackintosh's The Water Cure captivates with its lyrical prose and eerie atmosphere. Critics appreciate the novel's feminist themes and psychological depth. However, some find its pacing slow and character development lacking. Overall, it is hailed for its haunting and thought-provoking narrative, though not without some reservations.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Water Cure?

Readers who enjoy dystopian narratives and intense psychological drama will appreciate Sophie Mackintosh's The Water Cure. Similar to Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, this novel appeals to those intrigued by feminist themes and speculative fiction, exploring issues of control, trauma, and survival in a haunting, atmospheric setting.

3.4

29,499 ratings

42%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Remote Island • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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