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704 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099512967
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 July 2011
Description
In 1848 a motley crew of Danish sailors sets sail from the small island town of Marstal to fight the Germans. Not all of them return - and those who do will never be the same. Among them is the daredevil Laurids Madsen, who promptly escapes again ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,072 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
reflective 52%
dark 45%
sad 45%
challenging 35%
tense 22%
inspiring 21%
funny 18%
hopeful 12%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 40% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 26% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, ViolenceModerate
Rape, Slavery, Sexual assaultMinor
Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror704 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099512967
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 July 2011
Description
In 1848 a motley crew of Danish sailors sets sail from the small island town of Marstal to fight the Germans. Not all of them return - and those who do will never be the same. Among them is the daredevil Laurids Madsen, who promptly escapes again ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,072 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
reflective 52%
dark 45%
sad 45%
challenging 35%
tense 22%
inspiring 21%
funny 18%
hopeful 12%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 40% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 26% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, ViolenceModerate
Rape, Slavery, Sexual assaultMinor
Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror