On Such a Full Sea
Author | Chang-Rae Lee |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Novel |
Publisher | Riverhead Books |
Publication date | January 7, 2014 |
Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback) |
ISBN | 9781594486104 |
On Such a Full Sea is a dystopian fiction novel by Chang-rae Lee, published on January 7, 2014 by Riverhead Books. The story focuses on the journey of the young fish tank diver, Fan, as she pursues her missing boyfriend.
It was part of the shortlist for the 2015 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence Fiction.[1] [2]
Reception[]
On Such a Full Sea received starred reviews from Library Journal,[3] Booklist,[4] Publishers Weekly,[5] and Kirkus Reviews,[6] as well as positive reviews from The New York Times Book Review[7] and Shelf Awareness.[8]
Kirkus called the book "Welcome and surprising proof that there’s plenty of life in end-of-the-world storytelling."[6]
The audiobook, narrated by BD Wong, received positive reviews from Booklist[9] and Library Journal.[3]
Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2014 | Booklist Editors' Choice for Adult Fiction | Selection | [10] |
National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction | Finalist | [11] | |
2015 | Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction | Shortlist | [1][2] |
Reference and User Services Association's Notable Fiction | Selection | [12] |
References[]
- ^ a b Ott, Bill (2015-04-06). "Shortlist Announced for the 2015 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Fiction and Nonfiction". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Morales, Macey (2015-04-08). "ALA unveils shortlist for 2015 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction". American Library Association. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Hilyard, Nann Blaine (2014-04-01). "On Such a Full Sea". Library Journal. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Seaman, Donna (2013-11-15). "On Such a Full Sea". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Fiction Book Review: On Such a Full Sea by Chang-Rae Lee. Riverhead, $27.95 (368p) ISBN 978-1-59448-610-4". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
- ^ a b "On Such a Full Sea". Kirkus Reviews. 2013-11-04. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Kakutani, Michiko (2014-01-13). "Sacrificing Gated Safety for a Lover and Herself". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
- ^ Dinh, Thuy (2014-01-14). "On Such a Full Sea". Shelf Awareness. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "On Such a Full Sea". Booklist. 2014-09-01. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Adult Books, 2014". Booklist. 2015-01-01. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "2014". National Book Critics Circle. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
- ^ "Notable Books: 2015". Booklist. 2015-03-15. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
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