The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd

The Mermaid Chair

Sue Monk Kidd

335 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance reflective slow-paced
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A transcendent tale of a woman's self-discovery--the New York Times-bestselling second work of fiction by the author of The Secret Life of Bees and the forthcoming novel The Book of Longings Inside the church of a Benedictine monastery on Egret...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,467 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 77%
sad 31%
mysterious 30%
hopeful 26%
dark 17%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 39%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 36%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 35% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.03

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