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295 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241252154
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Fig Tree
Publication date: 26 January 2017
Description
Swimming Lessons tells the story of Ingrid Coleman who writes letters to her husband, Gil about the truth of their marriage, but decides not to send them. Instead she hides them within the thousands of books her husband collects. After she writes...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,820 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
sad 54%
reflective 50%
dark 28%
challenging 20%
tense 14%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 40% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Abortion, Death of parent, Child deathMinor
Cursing, Cancer
295 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241252154
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Fig Tree
Publication date: 26 January 2017
Description
Swimming Lessons tells the story of Ingrid Coleman who writes letters to her husband, Gil about the truth of their marriage, but decides not to send them. Instead she hides them within the thousands of books her husband collects. After she writes...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,820 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
sad 54%
reflective 50%
dark 28%
challenging 20%
tense 14%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 40% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Abortion, Death of parent, Child deathMinor
Cursing, Cancer