The Swimmer by Graham Norton

The Swimmer

Graham Norton

80 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary mysterious fast-paced

Description

Helen is a retired teacher living on the Irish coast. She enjoys the peace and quiet - despite the burden of Margaret, her unpleasant sister. Margaret arrived three years ago for a short holiday, but somehow managed to stay and worm her way into H...

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Community Reviews Summary of 255 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
lighthearted 25%
adventurous 23%
tense 21%
dark 15%
funny 14%
emotional 9%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 6%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 82%
medium 13%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 37% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.47

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