Surface Breaks by Louise O'Neill

Surface Breaks

Louise O'Neill

384 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult reflective medium-paced
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Description

Deep beneath the sea, off the cold Irish coast, Gaia is a young mermaid who dreams of freedom from her controlling father. On her first swim to the surface, she is drawn towards a human boy. She longs to join his carefree world, but how much will ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,238 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
adventurous 45%
emotional 39%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
mysterious 23%
tense 23%
challenging 15%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 23%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 35% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.43

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