The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler

The Mountain in the Sea

Ray Nayler

464 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

There are creatures in the water of Con Dao.To the locals, they’re monsters.To the corporate owners of the island, an opportunity.To the team of three sent to study them, a revelation.Their minds are unlike ours.Their bodies are malleable, transfo...

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Moods

reflective 67%
mysterious 58%
challenging 45%
adventurous 43%
informative 41%
dark 32%
tense 28%
emotional 25%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 17%
sad 12%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 27%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 24% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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