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A review by books_and_fairy_lights
And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness
adventurous
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fast read, but not too fast. Love the concept at the heart of the story (whales hunting men as men hunt whales) and the reflection it brings. The illustrations are gorgeous and they help both to imagine the setting and carry the atmosphere.
Moderate: Animal death and Death of parent