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'Beautifully translated and packed with enough drama, suspense and philosophical speculation for myriad lesser novels, We, The Drowned is bold, brilliant, unmissable stuff.' --Independent on Sunday
`An epic drama of adventure, courage, ruthlessness and passion... A life-changing experience for all.'
--WesternDaily Press
`An epic drama of adventure, courage, ruthlessness and passion... A life-changing experience for all.' --Western Daily Press
`I was swept away (pun noted but not intended) by this wonderful book. I didn't want it to end and thankfully, given its length, it didn't do so for some considerable time. It was voted the greatest Danish book of the last 25 years. I have no idea what sort of competition it was up against but its victory doesn't surprise me: it is one of the best books I have read in the past 25 years as well.' --Me and My Big Mouth
`An epic drama of adventure, courage, ruthlessness and passion... A life-changing experience for all.'
--WesternDaily Press
`An epic drama of adventure, courage, ruthlessness and passion... A life-changing experience for all.' --Western Daily Press
`I was swept away (pun noted but not intended) by this wonderful book. I didn't want it to end and thankfully, given its length, it didn't do so for some considerable time. It was voted the greatest Danish book of the last 25 years. I have no idea what sort of competition it was up against but its victory doesn't surprise me: it is one of the best books I have read in the past 25 years as well.' --Me and My Big Mouth
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A magnificent epic of war, the sea, and the men and women caught in its powerful grasp
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a middle aged woman and I bought this book second hand as I was going on a week to Denmark and wanted something topical. The subject was not one I would ever have dreamt of picking up. I was dreading having to read it and put it off until I was in the plane to C'hagen with nothing else to read. I never read mariner stories and thought I had very little interest in them or in the sea. I avoid boats and waves at all costs. But this book is fabulous. I really can't recommend it highly enough. Beautifully written, gripping not just with sea adventures, but with an enormous scope....of human lives, motivations and morality. It will be a classic. I can't do it justice. Pick it up and read it. Every time I put it down I would bore my whole family with how it is the best book that I have ever read, and I read a lot!!
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of those books which is so good that you really don't want it to end.
It has many virtues: It is an extremely skillfully written book which has been translated so well that it reads as if it had been written originally in English. It makes vivid word pictures. The sequence of inter-linked stories is extremely strong individually and produce a coherent pageant that engages the imagination and absorbs the attention. It makes you laugh. It brings tears to the eyes. It is extremely perceptive.
But above all this it continually eludes categorisation which is what makes it so intriguing -- it could be a history of a town; or the saga of a sea-faring community; or about the battles that men and women fight with each other because of their different outlooks. Or it could simply be about the human condition.
It is a wonderful book.
It has many virtues: It is an extremely skillfully written book which has been translated so well that it reads as if it had been written originally in English. It makes vivid word pictures. The sequence of inter-linked stories is extremely strong individually and produce a coherent pageant that engages the imagination and absorbs the attention. It makes you laugh. It brings tears to the eyes. It is extremely perceptive.
But above all this it continually eludes categorisation which is what makes it so intriguing -- it could be a history of a town; or the saga of a sea-faring community; or about the battles that men and women fight with each other because of their different outlooks. Or it could simply be about the human condition.
It is a wonderful book.
Format:Paperback
Until recently, my reading has been restricted to non-fiction during a research project and this book probably gained something in my estimation because of this. I bought it about a year ago and have been itching to read it as I found the subject matter appealing, which was confirmed when I read a few random passages prior to purchase. I was also attracted by the interesting cover design and blueing on the pages made it stand out in the historical fiction section of the book shop.
I had thought that I may have built it up too much in my mind due to this long wait but 'We, The Drowned' did not disappoint me. In fact, it exceeded my expectations and is a marvellous book. Jensen writes in a deceptively simplistic style that makes it a very easy read. Indeed, I was surprised that it was translated from Danish as the narrative flows so well in English and I think Charlotte Barslund and Emma Ryder (Jensen's translators) deserve a mention for their excellent work in this regard.
I found the subject matter utterly compelling with a selection of stories and different characters covering the period between 1848-1945. The first 200 pages were fantastic and, while it slowed a little after that, it rapidly regained pace when the character of Knud Erik became the main focus of the narrative.
The storyline covers an immense range of topics (including three major wars) but excels when it comes to examining the characters and motives of the main protagonists. The fact that I missed some characters (such as Laurids and Albert Madsen) as they fell by the wayside reveals what a good job the author has done in this regard. Jensen doesnt shy away from tales of violence, war, murder, loss and cruelty in this book and they exert a disturbingly magnetic appeal. Yet there is also a great deal of humour concerned and this combination makes his work a fascinating and exciting read.
This is an incredible book that covers a wide range of subject matter in epic fashion. At 693 pages, some readers might find it's size intimidating but the text is easily good enough to sustain the reader's interest throughout. Indeed, I read it avidly and my only disappointment is that it wasn't longer.
Jensen deserves the excellent reviews he has received and this may well become a classic as some reviewers have already commented. This is an exceptional historical novel and deserves to do very well indeed.
I had thought that I may have built it up too much in my mind due to this long wait but 'We, The Drowned' did not disappoint me. In fact, it exceeded my expectations and is a marvellous book. Jensen writes in a deceptively simplistic style that makes it a very easy read. Indeed, I was surprised that it was translated from Danish as the narrative flows so well in English and I think Charlotte Barslund and Emma Ryder (Jensen's translators) deserve a mention for their excellent work in this regard.
I found the subject matter utterly compelling with a selection of stories and different characters covering the period between 1848-1945. The first 200 pages were fantastic and, while it slowed a little after that, it rapidly regained pace when the character of Knud Erik became the main focus of the narrative.
The storyline covers an immense range of topics (including three major wars) but excels when it comes to examining the characters and motives of the main protagonists. The fact that I missed some characters (such as Laurids and Albert Madsen) as they fell by the wayside reveals what a good job the author has done in this regard. Jensen doesnt shy away from tales of violence, war, murder, loss and cruelty in this book and they exert a disturbingly magnetic appeal. Yet there is also a great deal of humour concerned and this combination makes his work a fascinating and exciting read.
This is an incredible book that covers a wide range of subject matter in epic fashion. At 693 pages, some readers might find it's size intimidating but the text is easily good enough to sustain the reader's interest throughout. Indeed, I read it avidly and my only disappointment is that it wasn't longer.
Jensen deserves the excellent reviews he has received and this may well become a classic as some reviewers have already commented. This is an exceptional historical novel and deserves to do very well indeed.
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Almost perfect
Was really looking forward to reading this book and got into it quickly on a long journey. The first couple of main characters are involved in some great stories, brilliantly... Read more
Published 3 months ago by M
Heavy beginning great ending
I read this book in Swedish and found the first half very heavy going. Kept putting it down and picking it up again and determined to read it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. L. Hodgson
We, the drowned - excellent
I can only concur with the previous reviews. I hadn't read anything by Jensen before but having read the reviews and one in a paper, I was intrigued. And what a read. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Liala Scopsi
epic and readable
we the drowned carsten jensen a rarity among modern novels you read all 800 pages eith pelasure and when you get the the end you want to read it all again from the beginning this... Read more
Published 7 months ago by mark1000
We, The Drowned
To really appreciate the story and like stories about the sea then this book is a must. Mariners or ex-mariners would enjoy this captivating tale taking the reader into the realms... Read more
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