The Penguin Book of Mermaids by Cristina Bacchilega, Marie Alohalani Brown

The Penguin Book of Mermaids

Cristina Bacchilega, Marie Alohalani Brown

368 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous medium-paced

Description

Dive into centuries of mermaid lore with these captivating tales from around the world. A Penguin ClassicAmong the oldest and most popular mythical beings, mermaids and other merfolk have captured the imagination since long before Ariel sold her v...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
adventurous 33%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

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