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

Humankind discovers intelligent life in an octopus species with its own language and culture, and sets off a high-stakes global competition to dominate the future. When Dr. Ha Nguyen--a pioneering marine biologist with a very specific, cephalopod-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 563 reviews

Moods

reflective 67%
mysterious 58%
challenging 49%
adventurous 45%
informative 42%
dark 35%
tense 30%
emotional 23%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 17%
sad 14%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 29%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 23% | Character: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18%

Average rating

4.06

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