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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was actually quite an interesting take on the story of The Little Mermaid, placing her alongside the greatest con-man to have ever walked the earth and showing how they could have worked together.
I did like the idea that Amelia was going around and making her own choices here, there and everywhere but still butting up against how the society of the day expected her to act. And it was fun to see how someone who has no idea about societal norms reacted to them. There were lots of moments where there was a real feminist message being portrayed, and it was interesting to see that coming from the thoughts of something so non-human.
While I’m not sure I’ll be reaching for another Henry book, I enjoyed this one and it was a fast, fun read.
I did like the idea that Amelia was going around and making her own choices here, there and everywhere but still butting up against how the society of the day expected her to act. And it was fun to see how someone who has no idea about societal norms reacted to them. There were lots of moments where there was a real feminist message being portrayed, and it was interesting to see that coming from the thoughts of something so non-human.
While I’m not sure I’ll be reaching for another Henry book, I enjoyed this one and it was a fast, fun read.
3.5
I was Interested in this... Its not a retelling Per se but has aspects that are....
It wasn't the usual grey Christina Henry writes but i still enjoyed it enough
I was Interested in this... Its not a retelling Per se but has aspects that are....
It wasn't the usual grey Christina Henry writes but i still enjoyed it enough
Of all of Christina Henry’s books that I’ve read, this has been my least favorite. That’s not to say that it wasn’t good or that I didn’t enjoy it, it just was a little duller by comparison. Perhaps it’s because it isn’t horror, which all the other Henry books I’ve read have been. But it was a cute story and mermaid books will always have a special place in my heart. The story was a little disjointed at parts but overall, fairly entertaining.
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
very good story i love a fairy tale re telling and i am interested to learn more about the real story of the fiji mermaid
3.5 stars rounded up ⭐️
I loved the prose and the fairytale-ish feel to this story. The premise of the plot was interesting and engaging, however I felt the last twenty percent was lacking and the conclusion was a bit of a let down.
Nevertheless, this was an enjoyable read if anyone fancies a sweet original mermaid story.
I loved the prose and the fairytale-ish feel to this story. The premise of the plot was interesting and engaging, however I felt the last twenty percent was lacking and the conclusion was a bit of a let down.
Nevertheless, this was an enjoyable read if anyone fancies a sweet original mermaid story.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes