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We, the Drowned by Carsten Jensen
5.0
My Danish grandfather ran away from home at the age of 14 and ended up as a cook on a Danish Navy ship in the early 1900s. The novel, “We the Drowned’’, gave me a fascinating look into what his life might have been like at sea before he eventually settled down in Racine, Wisconsin.
The author, Carsten Jensen, created a moving tale about the people from his small hometown of Marstal, Denmark. The book follows the adventures of three men from 1848-1945, and how their long absences affect the families they leave behind.
Their voyages take them to far-off places, from the exotic islands of the Pacific to the rocky shores of Newfoundland. I especially enjoyed how this book isn’t just about the dangers at sea. Jensen explores what it is like for the strong women of Marstal, who constantly face never seeing their husbands and sons again. We also get to know the young boys of Marstal, who dream of following in their fathers’ footsteps. Filled with humor, sadness and thrills, “We the Drowned’’ is a journey worth taking.
--Recommended by Jo
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The author, Carsten Jensen, created a moving tale about the people from his small hometown of Marstal, Denmark. The book follows the adventures of three men from 1848-1945, and how their long absences affect the families they leave behind.
Their voyages take them to far-off places, from the exotic islands of the Pacific to the rocky shores of Newfoundland. I especially enjoyed how this book isn’t just about the dangers at sea. Jensen explores what it is like for the strong women of Marstal, who constantly face never seeing their husbands and sons again. We also get to know the young boys of Marstal, who dream of following in their fathers’ footsteps. Filled with humor, sadness and thrills, “We the Drowned’’ is a journey worth taking.
--Recommended by Jo
Check our catalog: http://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__Swe%20the%20drowned%20jensen__Orightresult__U1?lang=eng&suite=pearl