And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness

And the Ocean Was Our Sky

Patrick Ness with Cassandra Campbell (Narrator)

2 hours, 32 minutes first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult reflective medium-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 2,268 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
adventurous 56%
reflective 50%
mysterious 43%
emotional 34%
sad 32%
tense 27%
challenging 18%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 41%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 28% | Plot: 28% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 26% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 21% | No: 21% | Yes: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.58

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