The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler

The Mountain in the Sea

Ray Nayler

456 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.Rumors begin to spread of a species of hyperintelligent, dangerous octopus that may ...

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Moods

reflective 66%
mysterious 58%
challenging 45%
adventurous 43%
informative 42%
dark 35%
tense 29%
emotional 25%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 17%
sad 11%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 23% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 38% | 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: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.01

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