In Ascension by Martin MacInnes

In Ascension

Martin MacInnes

512 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary mystery science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced
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investigating an unfathomable deep vent in the ocean floor, leading her on a journey that will encompass the full trajectory of the cosmos and the passage of a single human life. Leigh grew up in Rotterdam, drawn to the waterfront as an escape fro...

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Moods

reflective 72%
mysterious 68%
adventurous 66%
challenging 45%
emotional 40%
dark 25%
tense 25%
informative 23%
sad 21%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 46%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 17% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 29% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.91

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