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A review by rachelmerry_
Swimming Back to Trout River by Linda Rui Feng
4.0
I loved this book. The prose was beautiful, the story was well constructed, and the characters felt real. I love when an author can infuse such strong emotions into stories based on a real time and place, making you feel like you understand what it would’ve really been like.
My only issue with the book was that when the story jumps forward several years, some of the connections between characters and where they end up seem improbable, or at least poorly explained.
Some parts are difficult to read (cw for stillbirth specifically), but it is so well written and the themes of fate, music, and home will keep me thinking about this book.
My only issue with the book was that when the story jumps forward several years, some of the connections between characters and where they end up seem improbable, or at least poorly explained.
Some parts are difficult to read (cw for stillbirth specifically), but it is so well written and the themes of fate, music, and home will keep me thinking about this book.