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Literary Fiction· Trinidad and Tobago

The Mermaid of Black Conch

by Monique Roffey
Aggregate Editorial Score100/100
★Women's Prize for Fiction★Costa Book Award
Published 2020230 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Monique Roffey's The Mermaid of Black Conch (2020) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. A mermaid who was once a Caribbean woman, cursed by European fishermen, is caught by an American sport fisherman and slowly becomes human again with the help of a local man. Roffey's Costa Prize-winning novel is a lyrical, feminist fable of colonialism and love. Themes of Caribbean, colonialism, love run through the work. The book has received recognition from Women's Prize for Fiction 2020 and Costa Book Award 2020.

Awards & Recognition

Women's Prize for Fiction
winner · global
202094
Costa Book Award
winner · national
202075
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About the Author
Monique Roffey
Trinidad and Tobago
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Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mermaid of Black Conch about?

A mermaid who was once a Caribbean woman, cursed by European fishermen, is caught by an American sport fisherman and slowly becomes human again with the help of a local man. Roffey's Costa Prize-winning novel is a lyrical, feminist fable of colonialism and love.

Who wrote The Mermaid of Black Conch?

The Mermaid of Black Conch was written by Monique Roffey, from Trinidad and Tobago. First published in 2020.

What awards has The Mermaid of Black Conch won?

The Mermaid of Black Conch has received the following awards and honours: Women's Prize for Fiction 2020; Costa Book Award 2020.

Is The Mermaid of Black Conch worth reading?

The Mermaid of Black Conch is one of the most critically acclaimed books ever written, with an aggregate editorial score of 100/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Caribbean, colonialism, love.