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 2,121 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
adventurous 57%
reflective 50%
mysterious 46%
emotional 39%
sad 33%
tense 26%
challenging 19%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 39%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 26% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 22% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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