In Ascension by Martin MacInnes

In Ascension

Martin MacInnes

512 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary mystery science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced
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Leigh grew up in Rotterdam, drawn to the waterfront as an escape from her unhappy home life and volatile father. Enchanted by the undersea world of her childhood, she excels in marine biology, travelling the globe to study ancient organisms. When ...

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Moods

reflective 72%
mysterious 68%
adventurous 66%
challenging 45%
emotional 40%
dark 25%
tense 25%
informative 22%
sad 21%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 46%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 17% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 29% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.91

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