Mermaids and Other Mysteries of the Deep by Jane Yolen, Catherynne M. Valente, Margo Lanagan, Christopher Barzak, A.C. Wise, Peter S. Beagle, Elizabeth Bear, Anna Taborska, Lisa L. Hannett, Paula Guran, Delia Sherman, Gene Wolfe, Genevieve Valentine, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Seanan McGuire, Tanith Lee, Samuel R. Delany, Sarah Monette, Cat Rambo, Neil Gaiman, Chris Howard, Angela Slatter, Amanda Downum

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The sea is full of mysteries and rivers shelter the unknown. Dating back to ancient Assyria, folkloric tales of mermaids, sirens, rusalka, nymphs, selkes, and other seafolk are found in many cultures, including those of Europe, Africa, the Near Ea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
mysterious 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.63

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