Reviews

From the Wreck by Jane Rawson

curleytwin2's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.75

carfullofpandas's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

mazza's review

5.0

A unique take on a traditional science-fiction novel, From the Wreck showcases Rawson’s skill in all its glory. A tale of life, grief and loss, and overcoming something much bigger than yourself, the novel shifts perspectives perfectly and never loses its delicate momentum. It differs from the ocean-themed novels that readers may have come across before, offering something more insightful and slightly eerie, partly thanks to Rawson’s expert word choice and nuanced characters. Whatever you may take away from the novel, one thing is for certain: the story is not what it may originally seem, and will surely continue to be interpreted differently.

Read the full review here: https://storgy.com/2019/05/21/book-review-from-the-wreck-by-jane-rawson/

cherbear's review

4.0

***1/2

gemmaduds's review

5.0

A strange and lyrical historic/supernatural novel, like nothing I have read before. We follow George, a man who survives the shipwreck of the Admella off the south coast of Australia in the 1800s - with the help of the young and mysterious Bridget Ledwith, who becomes entangled in George’s future in the most bizarre way...

‘From the Wreck’ is beautifully written and enchanting; capturing the feel of old myths and legends that have been passed on for centuries. The characters are wonderful, particularly Beatrice and George’s son Henry - who has an interesting journey and becomes the focus of the story alongside his younger brother Georgie.

I picked this book up in Australia at the end of last year, and am excited for the release of the UK edition in April!

emilycarney's review against another edition

challenging reflective medium-paced

4.25

I do not enjoy historical fiction but I love weird octopus stuff enough that I enjoyed this.

I think I appreciate this book more on reflection than I did at the time.

kitnotmarlowe's review

Just not for me! The writing style was detached and it felt like the plot was over before it had even begun. 

megselyane's review

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.75

porge_grewe's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is a really beautiful book. Rawson manages multiple disparate points of view skilfully, marrying intensely human, adult perspectives with childhood optimism, disappointment, and frustration, with the best inhuman perspective writing I have ever read. This book perfectly captures the cold of the deep, the cold of the land, the people who help us through, and the people we become to help us through.

Absolutely fantastic!

acascadeofbooks's review

dark mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0