The Sea Runners
The Sea Runners
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Pacific Northwest • 1850s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Sea Runners by Ivan Doig follows the journey of four Swedish indentured servants who escape from a Russian settlement in Alaska. They embark on a perilous journey in a stolen canoe along the Pacific Northwest coast, seeking freedom and survival while navigating the challenges of the sea and wilderness.
Adventurous
Gritty
Suspenseful
Challenging
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Ivan Doig's The Sea Runners is praised for its vivid prose and historical detail, capturing the perilous journey of four Scandinavian indentured servants escaping 19th-century Russian Alaska. Critics laud its immersive storytelling and character depth, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, Doig's narrative skill shines in this compelling tale of survival and freedom.
Who Should Read The Sea Runners?
Readers who enjoy The Sea Runners by Ivan Doig relish historical adventure novels set in rugged landscapes. Fans of Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet or John Krakauer’s Into the Wild would appreciate Doig’s vivid storytelling and themes of survival and resilience. Ideal for those who savor richly detailed narratives of human determination against nature.
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Novel • Fiction
Pacific Northwest • 1850s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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