The Union of Synchronized Swimmers by Cristina Sandu

The Union of Synchronized Swimmers

Cristina Sandu with Cristina Sandu (Translator)

112 pages missing pub info (editions)

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Maybe they imagined they were stars, or angels, or insane birds. Sometimes they grabbed each other's hands and legs and twisted them so harshly that it was a miracle nothing broke. When they all squatted in the water with just their hands above th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 33%
mysterious 32%
dark 25%
challenging 21%
sad 20%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 39%
fast 38%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.32

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