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336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385549684
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 21 March 2023
Description
A brilliantly funny debut novel that follows a writer lured to Los Angeles to adapt her feminist mermaid novel into a big-budget action film, who believes her heroine has come to life to take revenge for Hollywood’s violations.Broke English teache...
Community Reviews Summary of 567 reviews
Moods
mysterious 47%
adventurous 39%
dark 35%
reflective 30%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 17%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 24% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Body horror, MurderModerate
Cancer, Drug use, AbleismMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Fatphobia
336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385549684
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 21 March 2023
Description
A brilliantly funny debut novel that follows a writer lured to Los Angeles to adapt her feminist mermaid novel into a big-budget action film, who believes her heroine has come to life to take revenge for Hollywood’s violations.Broke English teache...
Community Reviews Summary of 567 reviews
Moods
mysterious 47%
adventurous 39%
dark 35%
reflective 30%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 17%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 24% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Body horror, MurderModerate
Cancer, Drug use, AbleismMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Fatphobia