In Ascension by Martin MacInnes

In Ascension

Martin MacInnes

496 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary mystery science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

If Richard Powers had written Arrival, an astonishing novel that is set to break out Martin MacInnes as one of the most important literary voices of his generation

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Moods

reflective 75%
adventurous 67%
mysterious 64%
challenging 52%
emotional 43%
dark 26%
informative 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 23%
sad 18%
hopeful 17%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 18% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.98

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