The Surface Breaks by Louise O'Neill

The Surface Breaks

Louise O'Neill

320 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult reflective medium-paced

Description

Deep beneath the sea, off the cold Irish coast, Gaia is a young mermaid who dreams of freedom from her controlling father. On her first swim to the surface, she is drawn towards a human boy. She longs to join his carefree world, but how much will ...

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Moods

dark 75%
adventurous 45%
reflective 39%
emotional 35%
sad 31%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%
challenging 14%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 36% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.43

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