And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness

And the Ocean Was Our Sky

Patrick Ness with Rovina Cai (Illustrator)

160 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult reflective medium-paced

Description

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 2,339 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
adventurous 56%
reflective 51%
mysterious 42%
emotional 33%
sad 31%
tense 27%
challenging 17%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 41%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 28% | Character: 27% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 21% | No: 21% | Yes: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.58

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