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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
I received this novel through Goodreads First Reads. This book pleasantly surprised me. Most of the books I have read involving the main character traveling use the setting to make up for a weak story line. “Swimming at Night” focuses on the relationship between two sisters and the traveling aspect is barely mentioned. The relationships and the characters are well developed and very believable. This is a great read and I’m looking forward to Lucy Clarke’s next book!
None of the characters are particularly endearing and the ending too predictable.
This was a really enjoyable mystery. I genuinely liked both narrators, which almost never seems to happen to me when there are multiple narrators. I didn't have the ending figured out- not that it was a shocking ending or a huge surprise, but at least it wasn't exactly what I thought it was.
I will definitely read another by Clarke in the future. If you like a good mystery, check it out.
I will definitely read another by Clarke in the future. If you like a good mystery, check it out.
Excellent! I loved every page of this book, it's the first book in a while that I've wanted to get to the end of but not finish reading - breathtaking, moving, brilliant!
A really good read - as all of Lucy Clarke's books are. Probably a 3.5 rather than a 4 - but a great story with lots of secrets.
I'd love to read what others have thought of it but I need a translator!
4.5 stars. Loved this book and the story kept me quickly turning pages. More later.
4.5 stars. Loved this book and the story kept me quickly turning pages. More later.
This was recommended to me so gave it a try! Not a fan of books that go back and Forth chapter to chapter, however this was not a book you wanted to put down in a hurry! Soooo many moments of 'I didn't see that coming' totally enjoyed it and did not predict the ending! Lots of shocking twists and turns in the story! Just when you thought there couldn't be anymore another would happen! One of the most enjoyable fiction books I have picked up in a long time
Did not enjoy this one. read for book club. The summary sounded promising but within the first few pages I knew it'd be a chore to read.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was not what I was expecting. I thought I was picking up a mystery, and there was a mystery element. In my opinion that is not the main focus. This felt more like a contemporary literary novel that focused on the characters development and interpersonal relationships and development. In particular the two sisters it focuses on. This did an amazing job of showing that well, while mixing in a mystery element to keep the story moving and adding suspense. Not what I normally read, but really enjoyed
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes