Book · 2022 · Lesbian couples
Our Wives under the Sea
Our Wives under the Sea by Julia Armfield has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Elliot Page (1 episode) on On Purpose with Jay Shetty (1 episode).
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But also um Our Wives Under the Sea was tremendous.
Why people recommend it
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield is a contemporary speculative fiction novel that follows a woman grappling with the mysterious and terrifying changes her wife undergoes following a deep-sea submersible mission. Elliot Page discussed the novel on the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty during the October 23, 2023 episode titled Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey. While reflecting on their recent reading habits and an increased interest in exploring novels, Elliot specifically pointed out Julia Armfield's work as a standout piece of literature, describing the reading experience as tremendous. The mention was part of a broader conversation regarding contemporary fiction, where the guest also highlighted works by authors like Octavia Butler. Elliot's enthusiastic assessment of Armfield's eerie, atmospheric storytelling drew attention to the novel's gripping exploration of grief, marriage, and the unknown depths of the ocean. By sharing this literary recommendation, the guest offered listeners a glimpse into the creative works that resonate with them personally, reinforcing the emotional depth and psychological impact found within Armfield's acclaimed narrative structure.
Every mention
Elliot Page I've been reading more novels lately; both of Octavia Butler's books are novels, but also, Our Wide Under t… 1
“But also um Our Wives Under the Sea was tremendous.”
“I've been reading more novels lately; both of Octavia Butler's books are novels, but also, Our Wide Under the Sea was tremendous, and Brandon Taylor's new novel—I’m trying to remember if it's called The Last Americans—I might be getting the name wrong.”
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“there's a book called our wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield that I've been meaning to check out”