I agree with other reviewers that the cover is misleading. This is a dark, poetic tale, not a cheerful comedy. The cover didn't affect my opinion of the book though.The prose is beautiful, and at first, I was taken in by its promise to reveal a mysterious world. But that's all it did: reveal a world. I searched and searched for a story to emerge from the depths of the prose, but I had to weed through endless narratives and descriptions to find it. The first truly interesting thing that happens in the book doesn't occur until almost a third of the way in, and events don't move much more quickly afterwards. The tale itself is melancholy and lovely, a real fairy tale, but it wasn't enough to fill the whole book.The first page enchanted me, but the book bored me.If you're in the mood for a long, poetic narrative whose main focus is the prose, not the action, this could be a good book for you. I was very pleased with this enchanting story! The characters are endearing and the plot is interesting and full of action. I love the character development of the heroine! The descriptions of selkie life under the sea are amazingly detailed and realistic. Wonderful brilliant writing all through!I wish that the magical setting had been better explained though. I was never quite sure what WERE the parameters of the magical nature of the story world. Why did this magical thing happen at that particular moment and where did it come from? No explanation or reason is given sometimes, and it is a bit confusing.
What do You think about Selkie Girl (2008)?
Excellent introduction to the lore of the Selkie (half seal/half human). Great read!
—Daddy
This book could not even be explained in words on how much i hated it
—KrisB83
this book was rly bad... i do NOT suggest reading it!!
—SeadogCyborg
