The Brighton Mermaid by Dorothy Koomson

The Brighton Mermaid

Dorothy Koomson

448 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious reflective fast-paced
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Description

Teenagers Nell and Jude find the body of a young woman and when no one comes to claim her, she becomes known as the Brighton Mermaid. Nell is still struggling to move on when, three weeks later, Jude disappears.Twenty-five years on, Nell is forced...

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Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 91%
tense 79%
emotional 37%
challenging 25%
adventurous 16%
sad 16%
reflective 12%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 45%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 31% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.02

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