Mermaids in Paradise by Lydia Millet

Mermaids in Paradise

Lydia Millet

304 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

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Description

Mermaids, kidnappers, and mercenaries hijack a tropical vacation in this genre-bending sendup of the American honeymoon.On the grounds of a Caribbean island resort, newlyweds Deb and Chip—our opinionated, skeptical narrator and her cheerful jock h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 433 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
funny 66%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 27%
reflective 22%
dark 16%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 10%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 37% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

2.89

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