Reviews

My, utonulí by Carsten Jensen

mountainherder's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

margaret21's review against another edition

2.0

Actually I haven't finished this book. I've abandoned it. But just as I did so, I looked at pages and pages of Goodreads reviews, all entirely positive. So I will give it another go. Fo the time being, I'm having my usual difficulty with 'seafaring literature'. Though I can recognise the quality in the writing, I can't get engaged somehow. I will persist. But on another day.

bryanfox's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

5.0

doobyus's review against another edition

5.0

One of the best books I've read in years.

captainbella's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

hatseflats's review against another edition

5.0

This monumental epic that is a novelized history of Marstal, Denmark between the 1820s through to the end of World War Two, written by one of its own residents, surely deserves all of the many accolades it has received, including the best Danish novel from the past 25 years. Nearing 700 pages in length, and at times, due to the somewhat morose emotional landscape exhibited by many of its main characters, felt like it would never end. Nevertheless, there are moments, and whole chapters, in the book, which kept me unable to give up on the journey. If you have ever wanted to read a book about those who live on and by the sea, and who make their lives as sailors, I can't think there is a book better than We, the Drowned. Highest recommendation!

clawcha's review against another edition

4.0

As someone who knows little about Denmark, I loved reading about it from the perspective of a small town over the course of 100 years. I felt emotionally distant from the characters, which was not a bad thing because the collective "We" was used to narrate bigger stories than just that of one character. A wonderful book to sit with in a reading nook whilst drinking tea.

kimminy's review against another edition

5.0

Really liked this. Not fast moving, but it is good to savor.

emilybryk's review against another edition

3.0

When I think about having read this book, I'm delighted. There are exciting moments, gorgeous setpieces, bits of high drama, you name it. The action of reading this book was a total slog. I have no idea how something that sounded so exciting could be such a drag.

sve100's review against another edition

5.0

Първата по-дебела книга, която си спомням, че зачетох някъде на 7-8 години беше „Капитани на фрегати“. Помня задушните следобеди при баба ми и как бавно, но уверено напредвах през страниците. Мисля, че точно това беше моментът, в който се влюбих в четенето.
Започнах да чета „Ние, удавниците“ с очакването, че ще се насладя на подобни истории за морски битки и приключения.
Но тази книга се оказа нещо повече – цял един свят – необозрим и непредвидим.

Още няколко думи в блога -> https://dateareader.wordpress.com/2017/02/12/спасението-на-удавниците/