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Bookseller recommendation
“This book has everything you want from a novel! Action, love, lust, comedy, drama. It was a book about a mermaid in the 70s and yet it mirrors contemporary societal issues in such an interesting way and thoughtfully reflects on colonial history and genocide. Beautiful, moving descriptions combined with dark, harsh prose had me dying for more. I kept rewinding and listening to the description of Aycayia when they first pull her out of the water because I couldn't get over it. Ben Onwukue is easily one of the best audiobook narrators I have ever listened to. His voice, expression, and pacing were perfect and helped this great story shine.”
— Nadine • Birchbark Books
Bookseller recommendation
“This audiobook is incredible! I loved the voice actors and the book itself! So captivating, I could not stop listening!”
— Penny • Birchbark Books
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“This is a lush and utterly transportive (not to mention expertly narrated) story. Rich in folklore and unafraid of touching on serious issues like race, gender, colonialism, and disability, this is a fiercely beautiful story that goes straight to your heart. The Mermaid of Black Conch is easily one of the most unique, stand-out books I've read this year, featuring gorgeous imagery that even those like myself who struggle to visualize things, can't help but see in vivid glory. This story crawls under your skin, worms its way into your mind and your heart, and sticks with you, playing on repeat in your head even after you hit pause or finish the final lines.”
— Briana • Wicked Words
Summary
Escape to the ocean with the entrancing, unforgettable winner of the Costa Book of the Year.
Features original music created for the audiobook.
'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.' BBC News
'A fiercely modern mermaid story' The Times
'Wondrous . . . A striking achievement' Sunday Times
'Not your standard mermaid' MARGARET ATWOOD
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