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A review by literatellama
The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Easily the best book I read this year. It’s an exploration of what it means to be conscious, to be human, to be alive. It’s very poetic, but not overly frilly. By pushing just beyond our current reality, the other explores the core questions in a very interesting way.
Graphic: Slavery, Death, and Injury/Injury detail