A review by bootrat
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

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

2.0

I liked this book to start with, when it focused on the swimmers, and wanted the book to continue on that vein. I felt that the second part of the book, where it focused on Alice, felt like an entirely different book and I really didn't enjoy that part of it. The whole thing felt like two completely separate books smashed together and it really didn't work well. 
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