And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness

And the Ocean Was Our Sky

Patrick Ness with Rovina Cai (Illustrator)

160 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult reflective medium-paced

Description

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Monster Calls comes a richly illustrated and lyrical tale, one that asks harrowing questions about power, loyalty, obsession, and the monsters we make of others.With harpoons strapped to their bac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,083 reviews

Moods

dark 67%
adventurous 57%
reflective 49%
mysterious 47%
emotional 41%
sad 32%
tense 27%
challenging 19%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 29% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 29% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 22% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.58

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