In Ascension by Martin MacInnes

In Ascension

Martin MacInnes with Freya Miller (Narrator)

13 hours, 38 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary mystery science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

Leigh grew up in Rotterdam, drawn to the waterfront as a refuge from her unhappy home life and volatile father. Enchanted by the marine world of her childhood, she excels in postgraduate research on ancient algae. When an unfathomable vent appears...

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Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
adventurous 68%
mysterious 63%
challenging 52%
emotional 46%
informative 26%
dark 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 24%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 45%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 16% | Character: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24%

Average rating

4.01

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