The Little Mermaid (with Original Illustrations) by Hans Christian Andersen

The Little Mermaid (with Original Illustrations)

Hans Christian Andersen with H. B. Paull (Translator), Vilhelm Pedersen (Illustrator), Helen Stratton (Illustrator)

82 pages • first pub 1837 (editions)

fiction literary adventurous dark fast-paced
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After saving a prince from drowning, a mermaid princess embraces a life of extreme self-sacrifice to win his love and gain an immortal soul.  Over a century after its first publication, Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid persists as one ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,682 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
adventurous 46%
sad 46%
emotional 32%
reflective 24%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
challenging 3%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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