The last time we had such a lyrical evocation of an intimate relationship between men was surely back in the days of 'Hello Sailor' (2003 UK 2000 the Netherlands). But Palagios, ruler of the underwater kingdom, is about to exact his anger on the ocean polluters above.Can Nen and Ernest survive the ensuing storm? A tender song over the waves brings the two together, bathing them in hope and happiness. Ernest the fisherman also aches spends his evenings gazing out on to a moonlit sea. The books design and sparkly cover adds to the magic.Nen the Merman yearns every night he leaves his underwater kingdom to go a-seeking. The lyrical text evokes is perfectly matched by the illustrations which create the beauty of the undersea world and nighttime encounters beautifully.
There is an environmental message too pointing out that the human race is adversely affecting the oceans. Nen is desperate to find Ernest and searches the ocean high and low until he finds him, carrying him safely to shore.īased on the story of The Little Mermaid this version is reimagined with a same sex love story, full of hope, warmth and love. Pelagios watches until he can contain his frustration no longer he causes a storm to rage casting Ernest overboard.
The encounter is magical for both of them and they continue to meet at night, their feelings for each other developing. Edward sets off in his boat and meets Nen. One night a lonely fisherman called Edward hears mysterious sounds drifting towards him, it is the sound of Nen singing. Pelagios distrusts humans, he sees the damage they cause to the oceans and wants his son to stay away from them. Feeling something is missing in his life Nen becomes increasingly interested in ‘the world above’ much to Pelagios, his father’s, consternation. Nen is a merman living in a magical hidden under sea world.
Nen and the Lonely Fisherman Author: Ian Eagleton Illustrator: James Mayhew
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