In Ascension by Martin MacInnes

In Ascension

Martin MacInnes

512 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary mystery science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

Leigh grew up in Rotterdam, drawn to the waterfront as an escape from her unhappy home life and volatile father. Enchanted by the undersea world of her childhood, she excels in marine biology, travelling the globe to study ancient organisms. When ...

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Moods

reflective 75%
adventurous 67%
mysterious 64%
challenging 52%
emotional 43%
dark 26%
informative 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 22%
sad 18%
hopeful 17%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 43%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 18% | Character: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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