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206 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780544309791
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: 01 November 1997
Description
Olympic swimmer Jesse Austin is seduced and consequently edged out for a gold medal by her Australian rival. From there, Anshaw intricately traces three possible paths for Jesse, spinning exhilarating variations on the themes of lost love and para...
Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews
Moods
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
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Ableism206 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780544309791
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: 01 November 1997
Description
Olympic swimmer Jesse Austin is seduced and consequently edged out for a gold medal by her Australian rival. From there, Anshaw intricately traces three possible paths for Jesse, spinning exhilarating variations on the themes of lost love and para...
Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews
Moods
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism