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A review by fictionophile
From a Low and Quiet Sea by Donal Ryan
5.0
Sad but very compelling literary fiction. Highly recommended!
(For my complete review of this novel visit: https://fictionophile.wordpress.com/2019/03/26/from-a-low-and-quiet-sea-by-donal-ryan-book-review/
Although the cover clearly states that this is a novel, it doesn't really read like one. It is comprised of four distinct parts. Three separate stories, with a fourth story tying them together to make one cohesive whole.
"Armoured they came from the east, From a low and quiet sea. We were a naked rabble, throwing stones; They laughed, and slaughtered us."
The title is very fitting when you read the above lines. The entire book was about people who were defenseless against their fate. Thrown about life like flotsam on a beach.
The fourth and final part of the book ties the disparate stories together in a profound way. A way that made my breath catch.
The writing was skillful and the prose almost beautiful in parts. Imagery was crisp, and characterization strong.
In summation, a very worthwhile read which I would definitely recommend. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel from Penguin Books via Edelweiss.
(For my complete review of this novel visit: https://fictionophile.wordpress.com/2019/03/26/from-a-low-and-quiet-sea-by-donal-ryan-book-review/
Although the cover clearly states that this is a novel, it doesn't really read like one. It is comprised of four distinct parts. Three separate stories, with a fourth story tying them together to make one cohesive whole.
"Armoured they came from the east, From a low and quiet sea. We were a naked rabble, throwing stones; They laughed, and slaughtered us."
The title is very fitting when you read the above lines. The entire book was about people who were defenseless against their fate. Thrown about life like flotsam on a beach.
The fourth and final part of the book ties the disparate stories together in a profound way. A way that made my breath catch.
The writing was skillful and the prose almost beautiful in parts. Imagery was crisp, and characterization strong.
In summation, a very worthwhile read which I would definitely recommend. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel from Penguin Books via Edelweiss.