A review by swetha062
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

challenging emotional lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

At first I remained skeptical, with heavy descriptions of swimmers those who love swimming. With noticeable cracks, the book gets deeper into the minds of narrator's mother and in return narrator herself. She narrates the book beautifully, exploring memories in a way that I have never read before. So, thank you for writing!
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