Otsuka, Julie
The Swimmers
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241994283
- author:
- Otsuka, Julie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka is a poignant novel about memory and loss, mothers and daughters, and the stories that make up a life. When the local pool closes for repairs, Alice's daily routine is disrupted, forcing her to confront difficult memories of her past.
As she struggles to come to terms with her own sense of home and identity, Alice's relationship with her daughter becomes increasingly fractured. The novel explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the ways in which our experiences shape us.
A beautifully written and deeply moving story, The Swimmers is a powerful exploration of grief, love, and the human experience.
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