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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
I'm mildly indifferent lukewarm tap water to the book in terms of plot, which starts out strongly but starts to fizzle when we reach the arctic of all places and doesn't ever pick up all that much. Stuff happens, but it doesn't seem to click together with the same impact as it did when it was contained in one location. When we refocus on the plantation in later chapters is when the most emotion and drive comes back: the globetrotting marine biologist stuff just feels sliiiightly less compelling in comparison, although watching Wash come into his own is an absolute delight. I like Wash as a character, definitely. This scientifically minded, wonderful young man with a love for all the glittering octopi in his specially made viewing tanks, and his struggles with expectations of self and others on him.
I'm madly in love with the audiobook narrator. Dion Graham is bursting with talent and emotion and accents and power and subtlety and softness, to the point where, after an incredibly hard emotional scene toward the last half of the book, actually has to sniffle and catch his breath, and it's left on tape for us to hear. The raw power of this guy's voice is astronomical.
I'm madly in love with the audiobook narrator. Dion Graham is bursting with talent and emotion and accents and power and subtlety and softness, to the point where, after an incredibly hard emotional scene toward the last half of the book, actually has to sniffle and catch his breath, and it's left on tape for us to hear. The raw power of this guy's voice is astronomical.
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This would have been a 5 star, but I was disappointed in the ending of the book and that there were no historical notes from the author. Having said that, the characters and story were compelling.
I’m haunted by this book. I mean this in a beautiful way. The way it bends different genres to one beautiful story. More than a story it speaks truths that more than resonate today. I hope this to one day be seen as required reading in an English lit class.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I loved this book from cover to cover (although there were definitely things that were hard to read about). The story was so well written, and I found it difficult to put down. Highly recommend it!
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes