A review by mermaidsherbet
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, and Terminal illness
Minor: Racism, War, Animal death, Car accident, Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Xenophobia