The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler

The Mountain in the Sea

Ray Nayler

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

456 pages | first published 2022

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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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Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
adventurous 69%
mysterious 66%
challenging 48%
informative 39%
tense 36%
dark 33%
emotional 27%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 30%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 74% | Plot: 18% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.05

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