The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar

The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock

Imogen Hermes Gowar with Juliet Stevenson (Narrator)

17 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism mysterious slow-paced
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In 1780s London, a prosperous merchant finds his quiet life upended when he unexpectedly receives a most unusual creature-and meets a most extraordinary woman-in this much-lauded, atmospheric debut that examines our capacity for wonder, obsession,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,764 reviews

Moods

mysterious 72%
dark 35%
emotional 34%
reflective 27%
adventurous 24%
sad 23%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 10%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
tense 9%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 34%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.46

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