tiredtannah's review against another edition
challenging
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
emjaysmusings's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
In this Cape Town, there’s a Goddess who casts raging red storms when female bodies are abused. It’s a place where women try to redefine their space in society. This is the story of a network of wannabe gangsters, the search for a Tamagotchi and the smokkeling of mermaid tails. Mermaid Fillet is about violence, feminism and how you dala what you must.
"People think that balance is gentle. But she knew that balance is a fight. You have to fight for balance. It requires resistance. It requires inconvenience. It requires awkwardness. Balance is not a thing of ease. Peace is not effortless, [she] came to realise. Peace is not effortless. Peace is not effortles. Peace is not effortless. Peace is worked for and cultivated."
This book will stay with me for a long time. It was not an easy read and yet, so much of it was relatable. Growing up as a coloured person in South Africa, these characters and their stories are me, my family and neighbors.
"People think that balance is gentle. But she knew that balance is a fight. You have to fight for balance. It requires resistance. It requires inconvenience. It requires awkwardness. Balance is not a thing of ease. Peace is not effortless, [she] came to realise. Peace is not effortless. Peace is not effortles. Peace is not effortless. Peace is worked for and cultivated."
This book will stay with me for a long time. It was not an easy read and yet, so much of it was relatable. Growing up as a coloured person in South Africa, these characters and their stories are me, my family and neighbors.
mishreads6_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? N/A
5.0
mariane_g's review
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
cassroxburgh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
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
nazeemh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ephedawn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kellymacdevette's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Pedophilia, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Murder and Rape
fandomsandfiction's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Murder, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual content, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Cursing, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Sexual violence, Misogyny, and Mental illness
Moderate: Car accident, Classism, Death of parent, and Excrement
nicola4e's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Gun violence, Violence, Suicide, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexism, and Rape