American Mermaid: A Novel by Julia Langbein

American Mermaid: A Novel

Julia Langbein

336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism dark funny medium-paced
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"Witty and marvelous"(Andrew Sean Greer), this “sublime” debut (NYTBR) tracks a writer adapting her feminist novel into a screenplay must decide which parts of herself are not for sale in a capitalist world run amok. “I’ve never read anything quit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews

Moods

funny 65%
mysterious 46%
adventurous 40%
dark 35%
reflective 30%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 17%
tense 14%
hopeful 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 25% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 30% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 34% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.36

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