Storm Birds by Einar Karason
A dramatic story based on real events - the desperate struggle of a crew of Icelandic fishermen against the ruthless forces of nature.
I love this book - a masterpiece from hell -- Roy Jacobsen
A pulse-quickening piece of fiction. . trawlers combine epic drama with the baroque intensity of men crammed together . . . a terrifying depiction of peril at sea -- Christian House * Financial Times *
This slim book vividly captures the the drama and terror of a crisis at sea. * Choice Magazine *
Gripping and exciting. * Sunday Times Books of the Year *
A pulse-quickening piece of fiction. . trawlers combine epic drama with the baroque intensity of men crammed together . . . a terrifying depiction of peril at sea -- Christian House * Financial Times *
This slim book vividly captures the the drama and terror of a crisis at sea. * Choice Magazine *
Gripping and exciting. * Sunday Times Books of the Year *
This gripping novel is as good at describing the magnificent seascapes and the unforgiving elements as it is at examining the inner lives of the besieged crew, toiling ceaselessly against implacable nature.
* Financial Times Books of the Year *
Einar Kárason (born November 24, 1955 in Reykjavík, Iceland) started his career writing poetry for literary magazines, and published his first novel in 1981. He is best known for his novel Þar sem djöflaeyjan rís, which was translated into English as Devil's Island (2000) and made into a film.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780857059420 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857059424 |
| Title | Storm Birds |
| Author | Einar Karason |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2020-09-03 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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