The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler

The Mountain in the Sea

Ray Nayler

464 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

There are creatures in the water of Con Dao.To the locals, they’re monsters.To the corporate owners of the island, an opportunity.To the team of three sent to study them, a revelation.Their minds are unlike ours.Their bodies are malleable, transfo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 394 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
mysterious 58%
challenging 52%
adventurous 48%
informative 43%
dark 36%
tense 33%
emotional 24%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 19%
sad 13%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 27%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 21% | Character: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%

Average rating

4.11

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