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112 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913348236
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribe UK
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Description
It’s summer behind the Iron Curtain, and six girls are about to swim their way to the Olympics — and a new life.In an unnamed Soviet state, six girls meet each day to swim. At first, they play, splashing each other and floating languidly on the wa...
Community Reviews Summary of 298 reviews
Moods
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
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
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Graphic
Emotional abuse, Rape, SexismMinor
Cancer, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia112 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913348236
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribe UK
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Description
It’s summer behind the Iron Curtain, and six girls are about to swim their way to the Olympics — and a new life.In an unnamed Soviet state, six girls meet each day to swim. At first, they play, splashing each other and floating languidly on the wa...
Community Reviews Summary of 298 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Rape, SexismMinor
Cancer, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia