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336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922790163
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Description
Broke English teacher Penelope Schleeman is as surprised as anyone when her feminist novel American Mermaid becomes a bestseller. Lured by the promise of a big payday, she quits teaching and moves to LA to turn the novel into an action flick with ...
Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
adventurous 40%
dark 35%
reflective 30%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 17%
tense 14%
hopeful 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 25% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 30% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 34% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 17%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, Murder, Body horrorModerate
Cancer, Drug use, AbleismMinor
Fatphobia, Suicide attempt, Animal death
336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922790163
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Description
Broke English teacher Penelope Schleeman is as surprised as anyone when her feminist novel American Mermaid becomes a bestseller. Lured by the promise of a big payday, she quits teaching and moves to LA to turn the novel into an action flick with ...
Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
adventurous 40%
dark 35%
reflective 30%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 17%
tense 14%
hopeful 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 25% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 30% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 34% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 17%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, Murder, Body horrorModerate
Cancer, Drug use, AbleismMinor
Fatphobia, Suicide attempt, Animal death