A review by lottiegasp
The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler

inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I enjoyed the strong environmental and animal justice message. The book explores some ethical complexities of environmentalism under capitalism, like people living in poverty illegally fishing as they struggle to survive, or a global corporation purchasing a Vietnamese island and driving out its local inhabitants under the guise of environmental protection but really with the goal of seeking profit. The novel also explores the concept of another animal species developing language and culture and what that could look like, and what advanced artificial intelligence could look like. Despite the cool concepts and the political message, I found the story itself to be a bit lacking in excitement and I found the climax to be underwhelming. 
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