The Mermaid Chair
by Sue Monk Kidd
The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.10 out of 5, based on 62.8K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 368 pages.
About The Mermaid Chair
An alternate cover edition exists here.Sue Monk Kidd's phenomenal debut, The Secret Life of Bees, became a runaway bestseller that is still on the New York Times bestseller list more than two years after its paperback publication. Now, in her luminous new novel, Kidd has woven a transcendent tale that will thrill her legion of fans. Telling the story of Jessie Sullivan -- a love story between a woman and a monk, a woman and her husband, and ultimately a woman and her own soul -- Kidd charts a journey of awakening and self-discovery illuminated with a brilliance that only a writer of her ability could conjure.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sue Monk Kidd |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 368 |
| Genres | Fiction, Romance, Chick-lit, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 62,760 |
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What genre is The Mermaid Chair?
The Mermaid Chair is categorized as Fiction, Romance, Chick-lit, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Mermaid Chair worth reading?
Based on 62.8K reader ratings, The Mermaid Chair has an average score of 3.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Mermaid Chair?
The Mermaid Chair has 368 pages.
Who wrote The Mermaid Chair?
The Mermaid Chair was written by Sue Monk Kidd. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for The Mermaid Chair?
The ISBN-13 for The Mermaid Chair is 9780143036690.0.
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