Reviews

Let's Go Swimming on Doomsday by Natalie C. Anderson

rubyrubyruby207's review against another edition

5.0

I really liked this book. It had a bit of a confusing start that was somewhat hard to follow, but the story itself was incredibly moving and thought provoking and opened my mind to things and ideas I had before known nothing about and now want to learn more of. I recommend.

lunar_love_books's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

4.0

heyitskai's review against another edition

5.0

5 ⭐

Absolutely beautifully written...heartbreaking at times but nonetheless beautiful.

amberherself's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

afro8921's review against another edition

5.0

Let’s go swimming on Doomsday is a brilliant examination of ways familial loyalty and guilt can make anyone make desperate choices. Ms. Anderson uses the exploration of manipulation and coercion to craft a thought provoking narrative.

rebeccariggs's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

selefa's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

thinkingbookishthoughts's review

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mishmashedme's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

mbondlamberty's review against another edition

4.0

This is a YA read, not necessarily great literature and not necessarily reflective of the speech patterns of Somalis, but a good read with many of the facets of the situation in Somalia (though in the author's own words, not all).
It is a fast read, but you have to pay attention to the dates or you will get confused.
Would have probably appreciated more backstory on some of the characters and the tying up of loose ends, but I really enjoyed it overall.