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| Original Title: | Mermaid |
| ISBN: | 0307589978 (ISBN13: 9780307589972) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Princess Margrethe, Princess Lenia, Prince Christopher |
Carolyn Turgeon
Paperback | Pages: 240 pages Rating: 3.63 | 5637 Users | 822 Reviews
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| Title | : | Mermaid |
| Author | : | Carolyn Turgeon |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 240 pages |
| Published | : | March 1st 2011 by Crown Publishing Group (first published March 1st 2001) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Mythology. Mermaids. Fairy Tales. Fiction. Romance. Young Adult |
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Princess Margrethe has been hidden away while her kingdom is at war. One gloomy, windswept morning, as she stands in a convent garden overlooking the icy sea, she witnesses a miracle: a glittering mermaid emerging from the waves, a nearly drowned man in her arms. By the time Margrethe reaches the shore, the mermaid has disappeared into the sea. As Margrethe nurses the handsome stranger back to health, she learns that not only is he a prince, he is also the son of her father's greatest rival. Sure that the mermaid brought this man to her for a reason, Margrethe devises a plan to bring peace to her kingdom.Meanwhile, the mermaid Princess Lenia longs to return to the human man she carried to safety. She is willing to trade her home, her voice, and even her health for legs and the chance to win his heart...
A surprising take on the classic tale, Mermaid is the story of two women with everything to lose. It will make you think twice about the fairy tale you heard as a child, keeping you in suspense until the very last page.
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Ratings: 3.63 From 5637 Users | 822 ReviewsCriticize Appertaining To Books Mermaid
I'm a sucker for fairytale retellings. I really, really am. Which means I am doomed to read even bad ones, because maybe, just maybe it will be good, or at least have an intriguing spin on an old tale.The best thing about this book was that it has a beautiful cover. Really, really nice. Also, shiny. Oh, and the author follows the original Little Mermaid really closely (yay authenticity). Unfortunately, she doesnt make the characters any smarter/more likeable than in the original. I didn't likeI picked up this book with fond memories of retold fairytales I'd read in the past and loved. I really hoped this book would fit into that category. It did not.First of all, there was way too much God in this book. I don't usually have an issue with religion in literature (though I can't say many of the books I read contain much in the way of serious religion), but this felt so forced. The princess was hiding in a convent, the mermaid was moved by the sight of the cross, she wanted to be
I have many fond memories of watching Disney's The Little Mermaid with my daughter when she was little. It was her favorite movie. When I saw this retelling of the mermaid tale I was intrigued and ended up pleasantly surprised. First of all, this was a short, light read. I finished it in two days easy. The story revolves around the mermaid Lenia who longs to be human and falls in love with a prince that she saves in a storm at sea. The other part of this love triange is Margrethe, a princess
Go and you will see that nothing is as wonderful as our dreams can make it. ★★★★: Lovely retelling of Hans Christian Andersens The Little Mermaid . I liked this story more than the original story. Its sweeter and less cruel. At first I didnt care for the Princess POV, I just wanted to read about the mermaid (duh). But later on, the Princess POV became also interesting and contributed to the story of the mermaid.
As an avid reader of the classics, it is impressive to find how close this was to Hans Christian Andersens tale. Obviously, there are some alterations to this latest twist, so dont be expecting the exact fairy tale. The same gruesome cutting of the tongue for the mermaids payment is still there, but thats an obvious necessity to the plot that could only have been downplayed by Disney (no offense to the movie I still love the cartoon!).There are some softer points to Turgeons version that help
What could have been a poignant retelling of "The Little Mermaid" turned into a sappy mess with a lot of unfinished ideas. The beginning was gripping and fantastically told, the middle desperately grasped at sensuality and tragedy, while the ending deflated and fell flat. I was left feeling disappointed and cheated by this story. Even if you're not familiar with the original Hans Christian Andersen tale, you've probably seen Disney's "The Little Mermaid." I thought at first that this would be
As an avid reader of the classics, it is impressive to find how close this was to Hans Christian Andersens tale. Obviously, there are some alterations to this latest twist, so dont be expecting the exact fairy tale. The same gruesome cutting of the tongue for the mermaids payment is still there, but thats an obvious necessity to the plot that could only have been downplayed by Disney (no offense to the movie I still love the cartoon!). There are some softer points to Turgeons version that help
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