The Octopus and I by Erin Hortle

The Octopus and I

Erin Hortle

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

A stunning debut novel set on the Tasmanian coast that lays bare the wild, beating heart at the intersection of human and animal, love and loss, and fear and hope.Lucy and Jem live on the Tasman Peninsula near Eaglehawk Neck, where Lucy is recover...

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Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 84%
mysterious 31%
sad 31%
adventurous 26%
dark 21%
inspiring 21%
challenging 15%
hopeful 15%
informative 10%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.1

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