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256 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375703959
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 June 2000
Description
In Ocean Sea, Alessandro Baricco presents a hypnotizing postmodern fable of human malady–psychological, existential, erotic–and the sea as a means of deliverance. At the Almayer Inn, a remote shoreline hotel, an artist dips his brush in a cup of o...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,250 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
mysterious 61%
sad 26%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 23%
challenging 19%
relaxing 16%
dark 15%
funny 15%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 25% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 11% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, CannibalismModerate
InfidelityMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Terminal illness
256 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375703959
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 June 2000
Description
In Ocean Sea, Alessandro Baricco presents a hypnotizing postmodern fable of human malady–psychological, existential, erotic–and the sea as a means of deliverance. At the Almayer Inn, a remote shoreline hotel, an artist dips his brush in a cup of o...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,250 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
mysterious 61%
sad 26%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 23%
challenging 19%
relaxing 16%
dark 15%
funny 15%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 25% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 11% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, CannibalismModerate
InfidelityMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Terminal illness