A review by fugitive_words
Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland

3.75

The perfect summer read. This debut novel was really heartwarming; a study of a family dealing with grief, yet overall really joyous. With the mix of the historical setting, tragic death, family dynamics, and budding romances, it really reminded me of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, so if you like that, give this a try! Plus, this is based on a real story.

The only reason it’s not 4 stars, is because I felt the pace wasn’t always equally gripping (although it picked up towards the end). That being said, I appreciated the dedication to each individual character and the historical accuracy. 
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