Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I should begin by sharing that I am a fan of all things mermaid related. My home is filled with statues and collectibles, and I have more than one mini-shrine devoted to the Disney adaptation of the classic story. That said, this particular novel took a few chapters to really capture my interest.
Carolyn Turgeon takes Hans Christian Anderson's classic, yet dark, children's story and turns it into a mature adult novel that switches its viewpoint between the mermaid who rescued the prince and the princess whom the prince thought saved him. True to the descriptive title, "A Twist on the Classic Tale," the author changes a few details, some as minor as the age of the mermaid, others as major as the dynamics of the relationship between the prince and mermaid. Yet, in the end, she finds a way for everyone to "live happily ever after." Recommended.


Click Here to see more reviews about: Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale

Get 33% OFF

Click here for more information about Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale

Read More...

Trailer Girl and Other Stories Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)The published reviews focus on how dark this book is, and indeed it is dark. But you cannot escape the humor that peppers the pain and keeps the book afloat. The title novella contains abuse, sorrow and madness, but the characters are so full of life and devoid of self-pity that you are taken with them, while still maintaining an observant distance. Svoboda is a poet, and her language here is sharp and vigorous. Her tales are about family and loss, told with a sharp eye and a sharper tongue. Each is like a shot of espresso -- a brief but complete experience, which you savor in reflection. For anyone who values power and economy in their fiction, this book will be a treat.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Trailer Girl and Other Stories

Get 22% OFF

Click here for more information about Trailer Girl and Other Stories

Read More...