Swan Song: An Odyssey by Lisa Alther

Swan Song: An Odyssey

Lisa Alther

240 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Dr. Jessie Drake, in her mid-sixties, following the sudden deaths of her parents and Kat, her partner of twenty years, has fled the Vermont life she has known for decades.In an effort to escape the oppressive constancy of grief, she accepts a job ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.5

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