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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Mermaid was my first Christina Henry book. Not going to lie, the cover it's self got me. This author painted a beautiful picture with a story to match. Going to get more of her books for sure.
Update: Second time reading this and it's still as beautiful as the first time, if not better!
Update: Second time reading this and it's still as beautiful as the first time, if not better!
medium-paced
I have enjoyed every piece by Christina Henry that I have read so far, but this one has probably been my least favorite. The beginning of the story was nice and towards the ending I found it hard to put down, but I struggled with the middle. I felt like it was kind of repetitive and like there was no real climax until the end. Overall I thought it was a good read and I am ready to move on to her next story.
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Interesting historical backdrop of PT Barnum and commentary on the station of women and wives. I really enjoyed this one.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
PT Barnum goes through life creating his own miracles, but one day, his right-hand man discovers a real-life mermaid. He has to have her.
She, for her part, is full of sadness, and agrees to be part of his spectacle to try and turn a new chapter in her life. During this time, she develops a strong bond with the Barnum family and makes tons of money for them all at the same time.
Fantasy dipped in a tinge of historical fiction. Very fun read.
She, for her part, is full of sadness, and agrees to be part of his spectacle to try and turn a new chapter in her life. During this time, she develops a strong bond with the Barnum family and makes tons of money for them all at the same time.
Fantasy dipped in a tinge of historical fiction. Very fun read.
Clever writer in this reimagined take on The Little Mermaid. I was absolutely enthralled by this tale and quite liked that it spun its own version of events following the mermaids decision to come on land. My heart broke for her so many times!!! Truely wrapped up in this and read it in one sitting. I didn't want to finish it because I loved it so much while also wanting to discover how it ended! I want more lol!!! I picked up her book about Alice and added every other adaption based on fairy tales she has written to my goodreads list. You have a new fan Ms. Henry!
2.5 stars - I haven't read any other Christina Henry books but was excited when I learned that they wrote dark tales on our glamoured fairy tales.
This book disappointed me because I thought it was going to be a lot darker then really what it was. It also read like it should of been in the teen or even juvenile section instead of the adult. It was repetitive on Amelia's behavior and actions, as well as much of everyone else throughout the book. It was still an interesting take, but if I gone into it without such high expectations, I might of enjoyed it much more.
I'm still excited to read Henry's other books, especially Alice, Red Queen, Lost Boy, and her newest, Girl in Red. I will not be going in as highly anticipated with the other reads as I did with The Mermaid, hoping for a darker read.
This book disappointed me because I thought it was going to be a lot darker then really what it was. It also read like it should of been in the teen or even juvenile section instead of the adult. It was repetitive on Amelia's behavior and actions, as well as much of everyone else throughout the book. It was still an interesting take, but if I gone into it without such high expectations, I might of enjoyed it much more.
I'm still excited to read Henry's other books, especially Alice, Red Queen, Lost Boy, and her newest, Girl in Red. I will not be going in as highly anticipated with the other reads as I did with The Mermaid, hoping for a darker read.