269 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780887621116
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Thomas Allen Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Salt Fish Girl" is the mesmerizing tale of an ageless female character who shifts shape and form through time and place. Told in the beguiling voice of a narrator who is fish, snake, girl, and woman - all of whom must struggle against adversity f...
Community Reviews Summary of 325 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
reflective 52%
adventurous 47%
emotional 47%
mysterious 47%
tense 16%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 42% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Confinement, DeathModerate
Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, HomophobiaMinor
Cursing, Drug use, Dementia
269 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780887621116
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Thomas Allen Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Salt Fish Girl" is the mesmerizing tale of an ageless female character who shifts shape and form through time and place. Told in the beguiling voice of a narrator who is fish, snake, girl, and woman - all of whom must struggle against adversity f...
Community Reviews Summary of 325 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
reflective 52%
adventurous 47%
emotional 47%
mysterious 47%
tense 16%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 42% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Confinement, DeathModerate
Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, HomophobiaMinor
Cursing, Drug use, Dementia