A review by foursythia
The Swimmer by John Cheever

adventurous mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Unreliable narrator slow reveal of his mental state & disturbance as he.. swim across the swimming pools of the county to reach his home. A psychedelic summer read, super short one at that but felt as long as the miles he swam his way accross.