janeofalltrades's review against another edition
1.0
I wanted more from this story. It started out interesting enough with a sea captain and little girl getting invited by mermaids to venture under the sea.
But once they were underwater nothing really happened. They kept meeting new creatures until finally encountering a big baddie. Unfortunately because the mermaids literally say they are invulnerable, due of magic, there was no conflict or danger in the story. Overall it was whimsical, but boring.
But once they were underwater nothing really happened. They kept meeting new creatures until finally encountering a big baddie. Unfortunately because the mermaids literally say they are invulnerable, due of magic, there was no conflict or danger in the story. Overall it was whimsical, but boring.
tilikon's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
kristinasshelves's review against another edition
3.0
This was cute, and at times quite witty, but overall it's not as good as Oz. I doubt I'll remember anything about this a year from now, but I'm glad the audiobook is part of Hoopla's Bonus Borrows this month so I could read something new from Baum
queenvalaska's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
lynn_k's review against another edition
3.0
There isn't a plot until about halfway through the book, but I enjoy Baum's writing so much that it didn't bother me. This is a highly enjoyable undersea adventure that is fantastical and funny.
hopeevey's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A fun fairy tale
jdhobbes's review against another edition
3.0
A fluffy children's adventure, with some scary (but not too scary!) bits, and a nice "Don't judge people before you get to know them" lesson. It's easy to see why Baum is famous for The Wizard of Oz and not for The Sea Fairies, but it was an enjoyable read.
sydneyrp143's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
blackmetalblackheart's review against another edition
2.0
Despite a small page count, The Sea Fairies felt long. It was a chore to get through. The characters were okay, and some of the settings were cool, but overall, it felt like a pointless meandering. I was hoping for more. In Baum's Oz works, the world and characters are vibrant and awesome. The underwater world felt hollow, repetitive, and inconsistent. It could not capture my attention and imagination.
On a side note, I opted to pay 99 cents for the "illustrated" Kindle version, instead of going with the free version. The pictures that were present were at the end of the book, and it definitely did not include all of the illustrations from the original book. It was not worth the extra dollar.
On a side note, I opted to pay 99 cents for the "illustrated" Kindle version, instead of going with the free version. The pictures that were present were at the end of the book, and it definitely did not include all of the illustrations from the original book. It was not worth the extra dollar.