The Penguin Book of Mermaids by Cristina Bacchilega, Marie Alohalani Brown

The Penguin Book of Mermaids

Cristina Bacchilega, Marie Alohalani Brown

368 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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Dive into centuries of mermaid lore with these captivating tales from around the world. A Penguin ClassicAmong the oldest and most popular mythical beings, mermaids and other merfolk have captured the imagination since long before Ariel sold her v...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

informative 77%
adventurous 44%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 22%
relaxing 22%
emotional 11%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

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3.71

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