The Brighton Mermaid by Dorothy Koomson

The Brighton Mermaid

Dorothy Koomson

448 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious reflective fast-paced
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Description

Teenagers Nell and Jude find the body of a young woman and when no one comes to claim her, she becomes known as the Brighton Mermaid. Nell is still struggling to move on when, three weeks later, Jude disappears.Twenty-five years on, Nell is forced...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 91%
tense 78%
emotional 34%
challenging 21%
sad 17%
adventurous 13%
reflective 13%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 27% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 42% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.02

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