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seokmefree's review
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ammonfh's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
dragonessreads's review
5.0
The Penguin Book of Mermaids is a collection of Mermaid stories from various cultures. I loved reading this one and cannot wait to own a copy of my own. I had no idea that there were so many cultures with Mermaid Lore.
sunseas's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
jcapati's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Death, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Murder, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, and Racism
booksandboos's review
4.0
I savored this and read a story hear and there since April. It was super interesting to learn about mermaid and water spirit folklore from around the world. I enjoyed this a lot and want to get more of these collections.
morgonwashere's review
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kweziferguson's review
2.0
While I found this book interesting from a research perspective it was not very entertaining. If you want an understanding of what mermaids symbolise in folklore (which is the reason I read this book) then you will definitely find what you are looking for. However a lot of the stories are repetitive and other don’t read well. It’s great as a resource but if you are looking to be entertained with mermaid stories than look elsewhere. That said the book was insightful and I enjoyed learning about mermaid folklore from across the world.