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A Song Below Water: A Novel (édition 2020)

par Bethany C. Morrow (Auteur)

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In a society determined to keep her under lock and key, Tavia must hide her siren powers. Meanwhile, Effie is fighting her own family struggles, pitted against literal demons from her past. Together, these best friends must navigate through the perils of high school's junior year. But, everything changes in the aftermath of a siren murder trial that rocks the nation, and Tavia accidentally lets out her magical voice at the worst possible moment. Soon, nothing in Portland, Oregon, seems safe. To save themselves from drowning, it's only Tavia and Effie's unbreakable sisterhood that proves to be the strongest magic of all.… (plus d'informations)
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Titre:A Song Below Water: A Novel
Auteurs:Bethany C. Morrow (Auteur)
Info:Tor Teen (2020), 288 pagina's
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Questo romanzo è stata una delusione per almeno tre motivi: ora, siccome penso che due di questi dipendano dall’altro, iniziamo da questo più macroscopico. A Song Below Water non sembra essere letteratura. Il che è un’affermazione del cavolo perché, be’, cosa sarebbe la letteratura? Menti più brillanti della mia si sono cimentate nella ricerca di una definizione, senza approdare a nulla di definitivo, quindi ai fini di questa modesta recensione manterremo le cose sul facile: la letteratura è una rielaborazione di realtà e pensieri sotto forma di parole scritte.

Ecco, A Song Below Water sembra la descrizione della realtà della discriminazione raziale con l’aggiunta di qualche fronzolo fantasy a mascherare il fatto che manca totalmente di quella rielaborazione che fa un romanzo. Niente esemplifica meglio questa mancanza del fatto che Morrow ha deciso di affiancare l’elemento sovrannaturale – l’esistenza delle sirene – a quello razziale, facendo di entrambi un motivo di discriminazione. Ma che senso ha aggiungere il fantastico in questo genere di storia se non è funzionale a rielaborare la nostra realtà per smascherarne la discriminazione razziale?

Anzi, descrivere l’esistenza delle sirene come fattore di discriminazione ulteriore non fa altro che depotenziare il messaggio di Morrow, perché parla di discriminazione razziale come se stesse scrivendo un articolo in occasione di Black Lives Matter, appesantendo inutilmente il romanzo, visto che in questo modo blocca l’avanzare della storia per metà libro, ma non sfrutta davvero l’idea brillante che aveva avuto, cioè quella di associare il silenziamento del potentissimo e temutissimo canto delle sirene all’invisibilizzazione delle persone nere.

Da questa carenza letteraria derivano gli altri due difetti: il primo riguarda l’assoluta mancanza di fatti rilevanti per oltre metà romanzo. Morrow racconta molto e mostra poco, il che finisce per annoiare a morte e ho la sensazione di aver impiegato mesi solo per leggere le prime centoquaranta pagine. L’altro difetto dipende dal fatto che l’autrice ha deciso di trasformare le sue protagoniste, Tavia ed Effie, in due comparse da pubblicità progresso, rendendole praticamente interscambiabili. Siccome i loro punti di vista si alternano, ogni tanto dovevo fare mente locale per ricordarmi chi stesse parlando: non proprio il massimo.

Non sono di quelle contrarie alla letteratura come mezzo per mostrare persone diverse e per insegnare a rispettarle, anzi: penso che sia uno dei tanti ruoli della letteratura, che non è figlia accondiscendente della cultura in seno alla quale nasce, ma è ribelle che ama andare a vedere cosa c’è al di là dei confini. Però tematiche importanti meritano bella letteratura: mi aspetto più impegno su questo fronte. ( )
  lasiepedimore | Jan 17, 2024 |
I really did like this book. It was a very powerful read that tackled harder issues like racism in America. I also did like the mythology elements and supernatural elements that were at the heart of the book. I liked both elements but felt that they did not mix thought as well as they should. I also felt that the two different lead characters voices were not strong enough to tell apart. I really did enjoy the book but the pacing did not grab my attention in the audibook. ( )
  lmauro123 | Dec 28, 2023 |
I really did like this book. It was a very powerful read that tackled harder issues like racism in America. I also did like the mythology elements and supernatural elements that were at the heart of the book. I liked both elements but felt that they did not mix thought as well as they should. I also felt that the two different lead characters voices were not strong enough to tell apart. I really did enjoy the book but the pacing did not grab my attention in the audibook. ( )
  lmauro123 | Dec 28, 2023 |
I fell in love with Morrow's storytelling in Mem, which instantly became one of my favourite books, and with A Song Below Water they have cemented themselves as one of the writers I am beyond in awe of for their imagination, craft, and the incisive, unflinching depiction of both moments of extreme emotions and trauma between family, friends and peers, and discrimination, particularly racism and misogynoir.

I am too tired to give this incredible book the review it deserves, so for now I will say that this one of the most readable and intimate stories of two unconventional sisters trying to understand themselves and the world, and one of the heaviest and most difficult reading experiences I have had due to the completely unfiltered and honest portrayal of racism and abuse with intimate personal reflection and visceral emotion. I genuinely had to take breaks and ended up triggering my C-PTSD and getting on the edge of having a panic attack -- this is on me for not making myself as aware of the CWs as I should and I only include to show the impact this book has on me.

I am really confused by some of the lukewarm responses to this blistering novel, as well as some seemingly odd and rather subjective responses to the fantastic elements, worldbuilding, and narrative. Nothing is perfect and this book does have it's flaws, but this novel is packed with quality, heart, and searing, exquisite depictions of emotion, as well as the frank and powerful discussion and exploration of seriously important topics. I have never read a YA novel that treats its intended audience with as much respect, honestly, and maturity.

Morrow truly is a master of their craft and I need to read everything she publishes. I will absolutely be picking up the second book in this series once I have had some time and space to process this one.

I'm just blown away and wish I wasn't so tired and writing this review with only one eye and a few braincells. I will have more thoughts and try to do this spectacular book more justice another time. ( )
  RatGrrrl | Dec 20, 2023 |
3.75 ( )
  KITIkay | Nov 26, 2023 |
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In a society determined to keep her under lock and key, Tavia must hide her siren powers. Meanwhile, Effie is fighting her own family struggles, pitted against literal demons from her past. Together, these best friends must navigate through the perils of high school's junior year. But, everything changes in the aftermath of a siren murder trial that rocks the nation, and Tavia accidentally lets out her magical voice at the worst possible moment. Soon, nothing in Portland, Oregon, seems safe. To save themselves from drowning, it's only Tavia and Effie's unbreakable sisterhood that proves to be the strongest magic of all.

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