A review by strawberrymivvy
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin

challenging informative sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Was given this book and it turned out to be a re-read, I remembered just enough to somewhat spoil the reveal but not enough to stop me enjoying it.

A true crime podcaster visits small town North Carolina for a rape case trial, and finds it difficult to present a truly balanced view of both sides.  She also finds herself embroiled in the story of a young woman who died 20+ years ago, reported as an accidental drowning but family members disagreed.

Rachel, the podcaster, isn't presented as a truly rounded character so I don't feel any great desire to read more in the series, but would likely read this author again if her books fell into my lap.
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