Sirena by Donna Jo Napoli Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Sirena
Book Review: Captivating
Summary: 4 Stars
I usually regard mythical books and love stories as sappy and stupid. However, I got this book as a recommendation from a friend, read it, and it changed my idea about this genre. I normally go for deep and intertwining, twisting plots -- I used to think that those were the only books that could keep my interest. I admit, I was wrong. Young Sirena captivated me, and involved me in her story.This book was really good -- at the middle, though, I began to think again that the love story was really lame, but after another chapter or two that all changed. The plot actually had a kind of twist!
Now, the back of the book says that this is for ages 12 & up. I'm 14, and I don't really remember my maturity level at 12, but this book has minor overtones of sexuality and nudity. So, I recommend this very good book to teens ages 14 & up, but if you are a mature 12 or 13-year-old, you should check this out as well. I'm not really sure if it would be appropriate for anyone under that age. Maybe 11, though I'm not sure.
Anyway, this is a really good book, one that fans of all genres can genuinely enjoy.
Book Review: Depressing
Summary: 1 Stars
What happend to happily ever after? A depressing story. It ends bad, and through out the book sirena is discontent because she doesnt know what the man (A forgot his name) is doing. ANd he spends most of his time on land... It is an okay book I supose but not worth your money or your time. If you want to read it go to the library.Book Review: Easy read yet not entirely worth reading
Summary: 3 Stars
Having read one of Donna Jo Napoli's other books, Zel, I knew what to expect from her writing. She's lyrical in a melancholic kind of way. This shouldn't be surprising since the story is about a mermaid who wants nothing but to simply love a human man though she's cursed to remain in her mermaid form for eternity. It's part "Little Mermaid" (the original fairy tale) and part revisionist Greek mythology. This is not necessarily a bad combination for a story but I wish the tone of the writing could have been more expressive.
Overall, it's not a bad read. I was just expecting more.
Book Review: Enchanting
Summary: 5 Stars
"Sirena" was yet another great novel by Napoli, and one of her best! Napoli always manages to take a story we all know something about, this time the legendary Greek sirens, and turn it into something special.Sirena, a young mermaid, half human and half fish, lives with her many sisters when they are told something important: if they can get a human man to love them, they will become immortal. However, when Sirena sees many shipwrecked men die, she wonders if immortality is worth a loss of life.
When tragedy strikes, Sirena swims away to the island of Lemnos where she finds an abandoned Greek soldier. Will they fall in love, and will Sirena become immortal?
This book was excellent, and I'd recommend it for ages 12 and up. Be sure to read Napoli's other works, especially "Song of the Magdalene"!
Book Review: Enchanting
Summary: 5 Stars
Beautiful! An amazing book that left me satisfied, touched, stunned . . . amazing! The character development is very well done, and I felt like I really got to know Sirena. Her personality is well portrayed and she seems like a person I could relate to or talk to. This book is poignant and touching. I would definitely recommend buying it!