We, the Drowned

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by Carsten Jensen

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This book looks amazing am i right?
Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) That's not a real question. Write a review once you've read it.…moreThat's not a real question. Write a review once you've read it.(less)
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Where can I find a complete plot overview (and character list) of We, The Drowned online? Thanks!
Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) You might try reading the book. Goodreads is not a homework cheat website.
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Do I need to have an understanding of Danish history to read this?
Bonnie If you're interested, here's the Wikipedia article:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marstal
And the tourist office website: http://www.aeroeisland.com/c…moreIf you're interested, here's the Wikipedia article:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marstal
And the tourist office website: http://www.aeroeisland.com/city-of-ma...(less)
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Any Danes out there who can comment on the English translation?
Bonnie From the short exerpt I've read, it is a close translation, but well written, fully capturing the book's rather black humor.…moreFrom the short exerpt I've read, it is a close translation, but well written, fully capturing the book's rather black humor.(less)
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Was there really a Marstaller who sabotaged shipbuilding there? What is Marstal's main business today?
Bonnie According to websites, shipbuilding is still important today. I expect there are more tourist's boats in the harbor now than fishingboats, however.…moreAccording to websites, shipbuilding is still important today. I expect there are more tourist's boats in the harbor now than fishingboats, however.(less)
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