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317 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380978410
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Just why do humpback whales sing? That's the question that has marine behavioral biologist Nate Quinn and his crew poking, charting, recording, and photographing very big, wet, gray marine mammals. Until the extraordinary day when a whale lifts it...
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Moods
adventurous 70%
lighthearted 61%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 15%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 67% | A mix: 25% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
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Death, Drug use, ViolenceModerate
Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual contentMinor
Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault317 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380978410
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Just why do humpback whales sing? That's the question that has marine behavioral biologist Nate Quinn and his crew poking, charting, recording, and photographing very big, wet, gray marine mammals. Until the extraordinary day when a whale lifts it...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,470 reviews
Moods
adventurous 70%
lighthearted 61%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 15%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 67% | A mix: 25% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Drug use, ViolenceModerate
Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual contentMinor
Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault