The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler

The Mountain in the Sea

Ray Nayler

11 hours, 5 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction thriller challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Humankind discovers intelligent life in an octopus species with its own language and culture, and sets off a high-stakes global competition to dominate the future.Rumors begin to spread of a species of hyperintelligent, dangerous octopus that may ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 399 reviews

Moods

reflective 67%
mysterious 57%
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: 62% | Plot: 23% | 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: 49% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%

Average rating

4.11

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