And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness

And the Ocean Was Our Sky

Patrick Ness with Rovina Cai (Illustrator)

fiction fantasy young adult reflective medium-paced

160 pages | first published 2018

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With harpoons strapped to their backs, the proud whales of Bathsheba's pod live for the hunt, fighting in the ongoing war against the world of men. When they attack a ship bobbing on the surface of the Abyss, they expect to find easy prey. Instead...
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Moods

dark 68%
adventurous 56%
reflective 49%
mysterious 48%
emotional 41%
sad 32%
tense 28%
challenging 20%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 38%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 28% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 28% | No: 26% | 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: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.57

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