The Octopus Man by Jasper Gibson

The Octopus Man

Jasper Gibson

352 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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Once an outstanding law student Tom is now lost in the machinery of the British mental health system, talking to a voice no one else can hear: the voice of Malamock, the Octopus God – sometimes loving, sometimes cruel, but always there to guide hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
dark 54%
funny 54%
reflective 54%
challenging 52%
sad 45%
informative 19%
tense 16%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | Plot: 5% | A mix: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.93

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