The Mermaid of Black Conch : A Love Story
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Female author
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Escape to the ocean with the entrancing, unforgettable winner of the Costa Book of the Year - as read on BBC Radio 4. 'Mesmerising' MAGGIE O'FARRELL 'A unique talent' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'Wonderful' BRIDGET COLLINS 'Brilliant' CLARE CHAMBERS Near the island of Black Conch, a fisherman sings to himself while waiting for a catch. But David attracts a sea-dweller that he never expected - Aycayia, an innocent young woman cursed by jealous wives to live as a mermaid. When American tourists capture Aycayia, David rescues her and vows to win her trust. Slowly, painfully, she transforms into a woman again. Yet as their love grows, they discover that the world around them is changing - and they cannot escape the curse for ever . . . 'A bittersweet love story . . . A joy to read' BBC News 'A fiercely modern mermaid story' The Times 'Wondrous . . . A striking achievement' Sunday Times 'Not your standard mermaid' MARGARET ATWOOD 'Exquisite' ELIZABETH MACNEAL
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(4 months ago) |
31 May, 2025
This book probably only deserves 3 stars but since I read it right after A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid I am inclined to give it a higher rating by comparison. This book is everything A Small Place is not. It masterfully touches on racism, sexism and colonialism while juxtaposing humanistic and supernatural elements. It is beautifully written and a true pleasure to read.
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Read Around North America Challenge
Country:
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
Language:
EN
Genre:
Fantasy
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