The Night Ocean by Paul La Farge

The Night Ocean

Paul La Farge

400 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction horror mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

From the award-winning author and New Yorker contributor, a riveting novel about secrets and scandals, psychiatry and pulp fiction, inspired by the lives of H.P. Lovecraft and his circle. Marina Willett, M.D., has a problem. Her husband, Charlie, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
dark 60%
emotional 50%
challenging 46%
reflective 46%
sad 28%
tense 10%
adventurous 7%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 32%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 26% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.33

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