Reviews
“An enthralling story of survival at sea”; “One hell of a debut.”
—Jonathan Raban, The New York Review of Books
“An impressive, harrowing first novel.”
—Sarah Towers, The New York Times
“The most remarkable achievement within Charlotte Rogan’s debut novel, ‘The Lifeboat,’ is how neatly it exceeds, and defies, expectations.”
—Scott Martelle, The Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-book-20120428-story.html
“By some way the most gripping debut of 2012 I’ve read.”
— Andrew Holgate, The Sunday Times
“Perhaps only fiction can tackle the moral dilemmas braided into the survivor’s tale. A compelling and disquieting first novel, The Lifeboat, by Charlotte Rogan addresses this question with a rich, enthralling subtlety.”
—Robert McCrum, The Observer
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/mar/11/titanic-sinking-inspiration-lifeboat-rogan
“A strangely wonderful book, like Moby Dick retold by Dorothy L. Sayers.”
—The Spectator
http://www.spectator.co.uk/books/7665003/the-cruel-sea.thtml
“The lifeboat becomes a compelling, if almost overly crafted, microcosm of a dangerous larger world in which only the strong survive.”
—Kirkus starred review
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/charlotte-rogan/lifeboat/#review
“A complex and engrossing psychological drama.”
—Publishers Weekly
http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-316-18590-5
“Fantastic debut about survival at sea and on land.”
—The Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/jan/06/literary-events-2012
“With echoes of Joseph Conrad, Lord of the Flies and the Ancient Mariner. Rogan has waited until her fifties to publish her first novel and the wait has paid off. It is that rare thing — a book that is as compelling as it is profound.”
—The Sunday Times
“A dark, brutal novel…in Grace, Rogan has found a voice that is both fresh and mysterious.”
—Justine Jordan for The Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/mar/30/lifeboat-charlotte-rogan-review?cat=books&type=article
“A suspenseful page turner and a beautifully written novel.”
—The Chicago Tribune
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-08-11/features/ct-books-0811-editors-choice-20120823_1_charlotte-rogan-lifeboat-titanic
“Other novels have examined the conscience and guilt of a survivor among the dead, but few tales are as thoughtful and compelling as this.”
—Christina Ianzito in The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/book-world-charlotte-rogans-the-lifeboat-is-a-survivors-tale/2012/04/13/gIQAJnPzFT_story.html
“An eerie, powerful debut you’ll want to race through, but try to resist the urge. A slower read reveals a psychological depth that’ll leave you thinking.”
—People Magazine
http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20586982,00.html
“A daring, imaginative tour de force.”
—The Independent
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/paperback-review-the-lifeboat-by-charlotte-rogan-8468247.html
“As readers, we’ve hit the jackpot.”
—Nathan Tavares for Westport Magazine
http://www.westportmag.com/w/Town-Talk-2012/Setting-Course/
Honors
Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers selection for spring, 2012
Waterstones 11 Choice for 2012
Nominated for the Guardian first book award, the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, and the Goldsboro Books and Historical Writers Association debut historical fiction prize.
Lists
A New York Times bestseller
The Huffington Post, 2015: 21 Books From The Last 5 Years That Every Woman Should Read
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/19/recent-books-women-should-read_n_7314166.html
The Guardian: Books of the year for 2012
The Globe and Mail: Top 29 picks for international fiction of 2012
BookPage: Best books of 2012
The Independent: Books of the Year 2012: Literary fiction
NPR: Best Books of 2012: The Complete List
The Wall Street Journal asks 50 “friends” to select their favorite reads of 2012; Hilary Mantel chooses The Lifeboat
The San Francisco Chronicle: Best Books of 2012: 100 recommended books
The Guardian: Your books of the year–Guardian readers pick their favorite books of 2012
denverpost.com: 2012’s memorable books
The Globe and Mail: 45 notable book-lovers share their best reads of the year
Salt Lake County Library System: Nominated for reader’s choice awards
