The Mountain in the Sea (Ray Nayler)

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This book blew me away and luckily I read it at the perfect time when I was really starting to give up on the senselessness that is our current society. It was captivating and made me hungry for more curious driven ocean stories. Because let’s be honest, humans suck right now. Huge praise to the og rec!

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lauren o2mo ago

A gorgeously philosophical eco-thriller (what if David Mitchell mashed up JURASSIC PARK, EX MACHINA, and ARRIVAL?) on how the oceans might feel about what we've chosen to do to them, what makes up a mind (both literally and figuratively), AI, how to make yourself understood, and oof, so much more. Nayler makes a compelling case for redefining responsibility and thoughtfulness in a way that sits really lightly on his truly ripping yarn - it feels exhilarating rather than preachy. A truly original...

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The Mountain in the Sea (Ray Nayler)

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