The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey

The Mermaid of Black Conch

Monique Roffey with Ben Onwukwe (Narrator), Vivienne Acheampong (Narrator)

7 hours, 47 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Near the island of Black Conch, a fisherman sings to himself while waiting for a catch. But David attracts a sea-dweller that he never expected – Aycayia, an innocent young woman cursed by jealous wives to live as a mermaid. When American tourists...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,870 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
mysterious 55%
sad 55%
reflective 46%
adventurous 41%
dark 31%
challenging 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 11%
informative 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 20%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 39% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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