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A review by elisamccune
We, the Drowned by Carsten Jensen
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is probably premature, but I think We, the Drowned will be my favorite book of the year. The structure of interlocking stories and the use of the collective narrator were so fresh; the characters felt very much alive and I was invested in learning what happened to each of them. It was an uncomfortable book at times but overall a truly amazing read.
Minor: Animal cruelty