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Lifesaving for Beginners by Josie Lloyd
4.0
Lifesaving for Beginners by Josie Lloyd
Narrated by Lucy Scott
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK and I am leaving this review voluntarily
When Maddy receives a call on Christmas Day from her estranged son Jamie who has been missing for the past few years on a Brighton phone number, she decides to go there in attempt to track him down and repair their relationship. As she strolls on the beach one morning mulling over her next steps, she meets the Sea-Gals – a group of feisty women who are sea swimmers.
Seventy-year-old Helga is determined not to slow down because of her age, while twenty-something Tor is still figuring out who she is. Recently widowed Dominica swims to help deal with her grief, while busy mum of two Claire has started swimming to put herself first for a change.
The first thing that struck me about this book was how much Josie was using covid as a theme through the book - this actually spoilt my enjoyment. A satisfying ending redeemed this book a bit, but I feel like I am in the minority not loving this book. The characters are all enjoyable and overall this is a powerful book, with some very strong female characters.
Rating 3/5
Narrated by Lucy Scott
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK and I am leaving this review voluntarily
When Maddy receives a call on Christmas Day from her estranged son Jamie who has been missing for the past few years on a Brighton phone number, she decides to go there in attempt to track him down and repair their relationship. As she strolls on the beach one morning mulling over her next steps, she meets the Sea-Gals – a group of feisty women who are sea swimmers.
Seventy-year-old Helga is determined not to slow down because of her age, while twenty-something Tor is still figuring out who she is. Recently widowed Dominica swims to help deal with her grief, while busy mum of two Claire has started swimming to put herself first for a change.
The first thing that struck me about this book was how much Josie was using covid as a theme through the book - this actually spoilt my enjoyment. A satisfying ending redeemed this book a bit, but I feel like I am in the minority not loving this book. The characters are all enjoyable and overall this is a powerful book, with some very strong female characters.
Rating 3/5