The Octopus and I by Erin Hortle

The Octopus and I

Erin Hortle

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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A stunning debut novel set on the Tasmanian coast that lays bare the wild, beating heart at the intersection of human and animal, love and loss, and fear and hope.Lucy and Jem live on the Tasman Peninsula near Eaglehawk Neck, where Lucy is recover...

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Community Reviews Summary of 172 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 80%
adventurous 32%
inspiring 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 28%
challenging 24%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 16%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.11

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