The single giant water drop (or teardrop?) Amity Gaige’s new novel, “Sea Wife,” reimagines the typical American desire to escape from society, even from history itself. Directed by Bob McNaught. Audience Reviews for Sea Wife. by ... Michael Partlow feels trapped in a dull job and wants an adventure; his wife, Juliet, is a stay-at-home mother of two who’s prone to depression. A family take to the high seas to escape all of their troubles in this part-drama/ part-thiller summer read. To show your support, consider leaving a review or posting photos of tours and experiences you have taken. Pointless semi romance. As their marriage stalls after two children and relative normalcy in suburbia, Michael has a wild idea to take the whole family aboard a boat and sail for a year. Book review: Sea Wife by Amity Gaige. The story is told in flashback, when Burton goes on his search for Sea Wife… The cast is set adrift in a raft and the movie just sort of drifts with them. 2 people found this helpful. Feb 03, 2010. Knopf, $26.95 (288p) ISBN 978-0-525-65649-4. Only the seaman knows the woman is a nun. More By and About This Author. Sea Wife is a moody and compelling literary novel about the hidden depths of a marriage. Sea Wife is a portrait of a marriage in deadlock, intricately structured and gorgeously written. Sea Wife is a 1957 CinemaScope British film, photographed in DeLuxe Color, based on the 1955 James Maurice Scott novel Sea-Wyf and Biscuit. Shot in Jamaica, the film follows a group of survivors from a torpedoed British refugee ship. SEA WIFE explores marriage and parenthood, the tie between personal politics and childhood, and the haunting impact of the past on the present. on the cover of Sea Wife is a significant symbol of the tone and theme. 0 Comment Report abuse Pamela S. 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Written. A small lifeboat carries a beautiful woman, an army officer, a bigoted administrator, and a black seaman. The men reveal their true selves under the hardships of survival.
Not much happens in this movie. (Her malaise is exacerbated by her having to abandon her dissertation on the poet Anne Sexton, another depressive mom.) The couple are novice sailors, but Michael persuades Juliet to say yes. Title: I appreciate the title because Juliet is more than a wife and more than her husband’s plans for their life. 29 reviews of Sea Wife Charters "Highlights: - 2 fish were caught on our trip - a 200 lb blue marlin (mine) and a 40 lb shortbill spearfish - The boat was nice, clean and came equipped with light snacks and water - Bailey, the deckhand, was… Sea Wife Amity Gaige. It nods to, but does not fully embrace, the conventions of suspense. In an impulsive moment, Michael decides to purchase a small yacht (which he renames Juliet) and brings … In 1942, a cargo ship jammed with British evacuees from Singapore is sunk by a Japanese sub.
"Sea Wife is a gripping tale of survival at sea - but that's just the beginning. May 2020. At sea, she finds her voice, survives difficult circumstances, and plants seeds for envisioning a fulfilling future. Support this operator: Times are tough for the travel community right now.
It alternates between two timelines and two main points of view: Juliet, home in Connecticut in the story's present, and Michael, writing in his ship's log on their yearlong sailing voyage months before. ★ Sea Wife Amity Gaige Review by Jessica Bates. —Publishers Weekly [starred review] "Sea Wife is a gripping tale of survival at sea—but that’s just the beginning.
With their two kids, Juliet and Michael set off for Panama, where their 44-foot sailboat awaits them --- a boat that Michael has christened the Juliet.