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Book Review of Mermaids in the Basement

Mermaids in the Basement
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Helpful Score: 6


Hmmmm.....what exactly can I say about this book?

The beginning and ending were great. The middle - so so.

Be prepared for the Alabama weather to be described over and over again in EVERY CHAPTER, and be prepared for the main character to slip newspaper articles in her pocket in EVERY CHAPTER. Sometimes I felt like the author was "beating a dead horse" - something amusing happened near the beginning of the book and apparently she thought it'd be great to have it happen a few more times in other chapters. First time = funny. Fifth time = I'm over it.

I know it doesn't seem like it after this review, but I did enjoy the book. The author was a little long-winded, but it was still a worthwhile read. I'm glad I didn't spend money on buying it, but I am glad I read it.