The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey

The Mermaid of Black Conch

Monique Roffey

190 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

April 1976: St Constance, a tiny Caribbean village on the island of Black Conch, at the start of the rainy season. A fisherman sings to himself in his pirogue, waiting for a catch – but attracts a sea-dweller he doesn’t expect. Aycayia, a beautifu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,754 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
mysterious 56%
sad 55%
reflective 47%
adventurous 41%
dark 31%
tense 16%
challenging 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 11%
informative 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 20%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 40% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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