The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar

The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock

Imogen Hermes Gowar

496 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism mysterious slow-paced

Description

This voyage is special. It will change everything… One September evening in 1785, the merchant Jonah Hancock hears urgent knocking on his front door. One of his captains is waiting eagerly on the step. He has sold Jonah’s ship for what appears to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,044 reviews

Moods

mysterious 72%
emotional 36%
dark 32%
reflective 29%
adventurous 25%
sad 24%
lighthearted 11%
funny 10%
tense 10%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 34%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.47

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