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Chang-rae Lee

On Such A Full Sea

Chang-rae LeeFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Chang-rae Lee

On Such A Full Sea

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

B-Mor • Dystopian future

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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On Such a Full Sea by Chang-rae Lee follows Fan, a fish-tank diver from the labor colony of B-Mor, on her journey through a future, stratified America to find her missing boyfriend, Reg. Her quest takes her through anarchic open counties and elite Charter villages, exposing her to various societal extremes and ultimately transforming her society as her story becomes a legend. The book addresses sensitive topics such as social stratification, ecological disaster, and human suffering.

Mysterious

Dark

Contemplative

Gritty

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.6

12,619 ratings

53%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chang-rae Lee's On Such A Full Sea receives praise for its lyrical prose and intricate storytelling, set in a dystopian future. The novel's unique narrative voice and compelling protagonist are highlights. However, some critics find the pacing slow and the world-building occasionally lacking in clarity. Overall, it is lauded for its thought-provoking themes and literary merit.

Who should read this

Who Should Read On Such A Full Sea ?

Readers who enjoy dystopian societies with intricate world-building and profound social commentary, akin to 1984 by George Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, will appreciate On Such A Full Sea by Chang-rae Lee. Its lyrical prose and complex characters also appeal to fans of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go.

3.6

12,619 ratings

53%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

B-Mor • Dystopian future

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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