The Mermaid's Tale by Lee Wei-Jing

The Mermaid's Tale

Lee Wei-Jing with Darryl Sterk (Translator)

208 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction contemporary dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

If the mermaid doesn't swim back to the sea, but instead goes ashore, she will learn to walk on two legs. Perhaps, she will even learn to dance......  In her early thirties, Summer lives alone, jobless, with little material wants. Her only passion...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 33%
dark 26%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
challenging 13%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
informative 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 29%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.68

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