American Mermaid by Julia Langbein

American Mermaid

Julia Langbein

336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism dark funny medium-paced

Description

A brilliantly funny debut novel that follows a writer lured to Los Angeles to adapt her feminist mermaid novel into a big-budget action film, who believes her heroine has come to life to take revenge for Hollywood’s violations.Broke English teache...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
mysterious 46%
dark 42%
adventurous 40%
reflective 28%
lighthearted 22%
emotional 20%
challenging 16%
tense 11%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 18%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 18% | Character: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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