And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness

And the Ocean Was Our Sky

Patrick Ness with Rovina Cai (Illustrator)

158 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult reflective medium-paced
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With harpoons strapped to their backs, the proud whales of Bathsheba's pod live for the hunt, fighting in the ongoing war against the world of men. When they attack a ship bobbing on the surface of the Abyss, they expect to find easy prey. Instead...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,636 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
adventurous 55%
reflective 51%
mysterious 41%
emotional 34%
sad 31%
tense 27%
challenging 16%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 40%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 29% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 21% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.57

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