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A review by isareader
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I laughed, I read it out loud to my partner with a smile, I teared up the last 70 pages or so and found myself crying by the end of the book.
A deeply captivating story about community and belonging with really interesting literary devices and a unique writing style turns into a heart-wrenching story of a family with a mom who struggles with memory.
Being a young Asian daughter of a mom who also has cognitive impairments, I found my heart aching towards the end of the book.
I held on to every word and enjoyed reading this story every time I opened the book.
Highly recommend!
A deeply captivating story about community and belonging with really interesting literary devices and a unique writing style turns into a heart-wrenching story of a family with a mom who struggles with memory.
Being a young Asian daughter of a mom who also has cognitive impairments, I found my heart aching towards the end of the book.
I held on to every word and enjoyed reading this story every time I opened the book.
Highly recommend!