Sophie Mackintosh on Isolation, Desire, and Her Novel

Sophie Mackintosh, author of "The Water Cure", writes stories about a family living alone on an island.

The book mixes real and imagined worlds, leaving readers guessing what's happening.

The story looks at how women can be part of violence, especially in families, and explores the idea of self-care through water treatments.

Mackintosh focuses on the characters' experiences and the choices they make.

She wants readers to think about how women can be independent and the importance of agency.

The book is set in an uncertain time, making it seem dreamlike.