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The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

reibr3ad's review against another edition

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reflective

4.75

naomi123's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

sammiotter's review against another edition

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emotional fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes

3.25

hkbwhite's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad medium-paced

3.5

emmafdarcy's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

taurustorus's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

siobhan_shamlian's review against another edition

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4.0

One sitting book. Really really enjoyed the writing style but so disjointed that it felt like I was reading two different books

jsrogers123's review against another edition

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5.0

HEARTBREAKING

13renna's review against another edition

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5.0

Thought provoking, emotional, weird. Reiterating my theme this year of purpose leading to a life of meaning and longevity.

matchaclump77's review against another edition

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The first part was good but this second part just felt too disconnected and repetitive. Didn’t grab my attention that much.