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roklobster 's review for:
Sailor Twain: Or: The Mermaid in the Hudson
by Mark Siegel
What do I think about a story about a mermaid? It's hard to say. I am fascinated by the mermaid herself, but her story is unfulfilled and mysterious up until the end. I am intrigued by what actually happens to Twain, but his story as well is unfulfilling and tragic? Tragic isn't quite the right word, since he chooses his end, but there is something melancholy and gruffly sad about how his story is wrapped up.
And the people I end up cheering for are also likewise left mysteriously unfulfilled as well.
All in all, it reads like an adventure that has not ended yet, and yet it has.
I suppose I wanted more of a conclusion. While mermaids are mysterious beings, I don't think enough was told about this one to make it a satisfying tale. Certainly the art is compelling, if at times a bit simplistic. Siegel clearly loves women and makes an effort to illustrate their charms (all of them, it would seem), but sometimes leaves the men to languish by lacking definition.
That all being said, I am enchanted by the tale at turns. The best idea of the book being that there are mermaids in rivers and that you don't have to look very far for the fantastical to find you. The mystery is carried well throughout the narrative, if not wrapped up to my satisfaction. Overall a lovely read, one that I will do again in the future.
And the people I end up cheering for are also likewise left mysteriously unfulfilled as well.
All in all, it reads like an adventure that has not ended yet, and yet it has.
I suppose I wanted more of a conclusion. While mermaids are mysterious beings, I don't think enough was told about this one to make it a satisfying tale. Certainly the art is compelling, if at times a bit simplistic. Siegel clearly loves women and makes an effort to illustrate their charms (all of them, it would seem), but sometimes leaves the men to languish by lacking definition.
That all being said, I am enchanted by the tale at turns. The best idea of the book being that there are mermaids in rivers and that you don't have to look very far for the fantastical to find you. The mystery is carried well throughout the narrative, if not wrapped up to my satisfaction. Overall a lovely read, one that I will do again in the future.