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elisabrown's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
launab's review against another edition
5.0
Sue Monk Kidd: I forgive the awfulness of The Mermaid Chair; this is a wonderful book!
megray1126's review against another edition
5.0
An inspiring novel loosely based on historical events. It's about two sisters who discover their purpose in life to speak against slavery. Being raised in Charleston, their feelings are not received well among their family and their city. The narration is done by Sarah (the older sister), and a slave girl, Handful, who was given to her for her 11th birthday. Throughout the novel, you are able to watch both of them grow into women and grow as friends.
claire_dobson's review against another edition
4.0
A 4 1/2 star book for me. An incredibly well written and moving story based on real people and events. Highly recommended.
stacey54's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
pibblemama17's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chrisiemp129's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
juliregen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mara_berry's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0