The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler

The Mountain in the Sea

Ray Nayler

464 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

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. The transnational tech corporation DIANIMA has sealed off the remote Con Dao Archip...

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Moods

reflective 67%
mysterious 58%
challenging 45%
adventurous 43%
informative 41%
dark 34%
tense 28%
emotional 25%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 16%
sad 12%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 28%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 23% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.01

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