The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey

The Mermaid of Black Conch

Monique Roffey

240 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
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WINNER OF THE COSTA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD • This enchanting tale of a cursed mythical creature and the lonely fisherman who falls in love with her is "a daring, mesmerizing novel …  single-handedly bringing magic realism up-to-date (Maggie O’Farr...

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Community Reviews

3.82
based on 4,241 reviews

Moods

emotional: 71%

sad: 56%

mysterious: 54%

reflective: 45%

adventurous: 37%

dark: 32%

tense: 19%

challenging: 17%

hopeful: 14%

inspiring: 10%

informative: 3%

funny: 2%

relaxing: 2%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

18% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
22% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
38% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

39% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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