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krobart's review against another edition
2.0
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2015/02/23/day-662-the-mermaids-child/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2015/02/23/day-662-the-mermaids-child/
beastreader's review against another edition
1.0
This book should be such a fun read. The concept of the story makes you want to read it and instantly think it will take you on a magical journey ride. I had to make myself read this book to the tenth chapter. There was nothing exciting or charming about this book. Malin's grandparents are awful and put the whole family down. I had no desire to read further and find out if Malin finds her happy ending.
cassiecm's review against another edition
1.0
I feel like I wasted my time reading this. I was so excited to find out if Malin would discover who her mother was and then to be let down and find her back where she started. I dont find there was enough adventure and excitement to still make the story good and Im easily captivated by stories that other people may find hard to read.
smudgeandbee's review against another edition
3.0
It was interesting enough to keep me reading, but the end felt abrupt and unearned. I was disappointed. I think I just didn’t connect with Malin as the main character. It felt like she was never an active participant in her own story, only reacting to circumstances thrust upon her.
ana3333's review against another edition
3.0
Competently written and reasonably engaging to read, but somehow, it just wasn't very satisfying.
My main issue wasn't the writing style, which was actually quite well done. The problem was just the plot and characterization. The main character didn't really grow or discover much of anything about herself.
She just sort of vaguely wandered around, encountering people who were randomly nice or unreasonably mean for no apparent purpose. She kept ending up on the brink of death but then had other people rescue her. And ultimately, she only made the decision she did because something else outside her control happened to her.
My main issue wasn't the writing style, which was actually quite well done. The problem was just the plot and characterization. The main character didn't really grow or discover much of anything about herself.
She just sort of vaguely wandered around, encountering people who were randomly nice or unreasonably mean for no apparent purpose. She kept ending up on the brink of death but then had other people rescue her. And ultimately, she only made the decision she did because something else outside her control happened to her.
coolbaud's review against another edition
4.0
Gently and interestingly surreal with enough action to keep your attention; less to do with mermaids and more to do with adventure. The only reason it didn't rate 5 stars was the ending. Loved it in spite of that.
celestemarin's review against another edition
3.0
This was weirder than I expected. In many ways it’s a lot like the YA fantasy books I read but somehow it felt like an adult book. There was one section that I thought might be in the wrong place. I listened to a downloadable audiobook and there are sometimes problems. I can’t decide if it’s a 3 or 4 star book. Narrator was very good.
rtollett's review against another edition
5.0
There were a lot of very uncomfortable scenes but overall I loved it
grandbarda's review
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
jennybeastie's review against another edition
3.0
An odd book, but I loved its mysterious, fairly genderless, hero and its haunting, dreamy quality. Epic adventure muted by abuse and uncertain realities made somehow lyric. Not a fantasy novel, nor a fairy tale, and as much as I love those things the fact that this book isn't fantasy is a strength. Belief shapes reality. To a point.
Advanced readers copy provided by Edelweiss.
Advanced readers copy provided by Edelweiss.