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269 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780887623820
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Thomas Allen Publishers
Publication date: 17 June 2008
Description
Salt Fish Girl is the mesmerizing tale of an ageless female character who shifts shape and form through time and place. Told in the beguiling voice of a narrator who is fish, snake, girl, and woman - all of whom must struggle against adversity for...
Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
mysterious 53%
reflective 53%
adventurous 48%
emotional 44%
tense 17%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
inspiring 6%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 28% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 47% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 41% | No: 8% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Misogyny, Physical abuseModerate
Pregnancy, Classism, DementiaMinor
Drug use, Cursing
269 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780887623820
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Thomas Allen Publishers
Publication date: 17 June 2008
Description
Salt Fish Girl is the mesmerizing tale of an ageless female character who shifts shape and form through time and place. Told in the beguiling voice of a narrator who is fish, snake, girl, and woman - all of whom must struggle against adversity for...
Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
mysterious 53%
reflective 53%
adventurous 48%
emotional 44%
tense 17%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
inspiring 6%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 28% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 47% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 41% | No: 8% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Misogyny, Physical abuseModerate
Pregnancy, Classism, DementiaMinor
Drug use, Cursing