Reviews - The Swimming Pool

A really good book about horrible people doing horrible things to each other. Some very real observations about how we can all behave when we're desperate to be part of the in crowd, and Candlish takes it to extremes with Natalie. I couldn't put it down.

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2.0

Some of the most miserable characters I have ever read about. Harrumph.

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5.0

Simmering mystery, with dark undertones and gasp-inducing ending!

I’ve continued my deep dive (sorry! No more swimming puns…hopefully

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3.0

Not quite believable with one dimensional characters

mochamoni's review against another edition

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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

5.0

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3.0

2.5
Cool mood and cool writing but, ultimately, quite disappointing. The book is slow to pick up and when it's done I felt like "what, this is it ?". Quite the anticlimax.

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5.0

once i picked it up again i couldn’t put it down, honestly amazing with an incredible twist

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3.0

The book was ok and it did have a few twists and turns that kept me going. However it did go on a bit and I felt lectured in the end regarding swimming pool safety!

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I feel bad about this, because I usually like this author, especially her book The Sudden Departure of the Frasers, however, I have to abandon this one. I am listening to the audiobook, and the narrator is just awful. I have listened to four hours and just can't do any more. It's quite new to me that I let myself stop reading books, if I don't like them. I used to feel a strong urge to finish every one I began. However, the more I read, the more I realize I know what I like and I'm not going to make myself feel guilty when I don't like something. People seem to enjoy this book, so maybe it is much better without the audio narration, but as matters stand, I think I will just have to accept that some books are not for everyone.

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