It's been a long time coming but here is my review of The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry. I picked up this book to try something different to my usual fare but in the end I'm pleased to say that it's not that different at all. While The Essex Serpent is historical fiction, it is written in a very modern tone without much thought given to the typical drone of a history lesson. It follows the story of Cora, a magnetic, impulsive young widow finally free from her abusive husband. I loved that Cora, while attracting new friends like moths to a flame, is human enough to make mistakes and drive those people away at times too. It is very much an ebb-and-flow book that rises and recedes with the tides.
The Gothic, and in some places shocking experiences that surround the mystery of the Essex Serpent really bind together the thoughts and feelings of the characters, allowing Perry to fully explore the delirious mind of Stella and the emotions of Naomi who experiences losing a friend. It brings you closer to them and really makes them shine. All in all a phenomenal read!
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