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A review by shinypurplepants
The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.75
Recommended to readers of "Jonathon Strange & Mr. Norell"
This is a windy, sad tale, yes about a dark sort of mermaid, but mostly about frivolous people. There are also intense moments of tragedy here.
There's a lot to be said about historical fiction that confronts the women's place in the world. For me I find it draining more than uplifting.
This is a windy, sad tale, yes about a dark sort of mermaid, but mostly about frivolous people. There are also intense moments of tragedy here.
There's a lot to be said about historical fiction that confronts the women's place in the world. For me I find it draining more than uplifting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Pregnancy, and Trafficking
Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Rape