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Swimming Back to Trout River

Linda Rui Feng
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Swimming Back to Trout River

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Linda Rui Feng

Swimming Back to Trout River

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Chinese Literature
Setting

China, United States • 1970s

Theme
Family
Topic
World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Swimming Back to Trout River by Linda Rui Feng follows individuals navigating post-Cultural Revolution China in the 1980s. Their intersecting lives and hopes for the future are explored as they deal with separation, love, and belonging. The novel emphasizes themes of family, memory, and resilience through a narrative that links the past and present.

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,809 ratings

71%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Linda Rui Feng's Swimming Back to Trout River is lauded for its lyrical prose and emotional depth, weaving a poignant narrative of family and identity. Critics praise its vivid depiction of post-Cultural Revolution China. Some note a slow pace, but overall, its rich storytelling and character development captivate readers, making it a compelling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Swimming Back to Trout River?

Readers who enjoy Swimming Back to Trout River by Linda Rui Feng are likely drawn to lyrical narratives, intergenerational stories, and cultural exploration. Similar narratives include Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko and Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing, which delve into themes of identity, family, and resilience across time and geography.

4.0

2,809 ratings

71%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Chinese Literature
Setting

China, United States • 1970s

Theme
Family
Topic
World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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