678 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151013777
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is an epic drama of adventure, courage, ruthlessness and passion by one of Scandinavia’s most acclaimed storytellers.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 r...
Community Reviews Summary of 666 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
dark 52%
reflective 52%
sad 47%
challenging 37%
tense 20%
funny 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
informative 6%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 24% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual assault, ViolenceModerate
Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuseMinor
Animal cruelty, Body horror, Gun violence
678 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151013777
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is an epic drama of adventure, courage, ruthlessness and passion by one of Scandinavia’s most acclaimed storytellers.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 r...
Community Reviews Summary of 666 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
dark 52%
reflective 52%
sad 47%
challenging 37%
tense 20%
funny 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
informative 6%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 24% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual assault, ViolenceModerate
Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuseMinor
Animal cruelty, Body horror, Gun violence