Swimming Home
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
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Novel • Fiction
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French Literature•
Modern Classic FictionFrench Riviera • 1990s
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World History2011
Adult
18+ years
Swimming Home by Deborah Levy explores a group's interactions at a vacation villa on the French Riviera. The sudden presence of Kitty Finch, a mysterious young woman, disrupts their dynamics, revealing each person's inner turmoil and vulnerabilities. The narrative delves into themes of mental health, relationships, and personal identity against a backdrop of tension and unraveling secrets.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Emotional
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Deborah Levy's Swimming Home is praised for its lyrical prose and psychological depth, effectively exploring themes of mental illness and family dynamics. However, some critics find its narrative style disjointed and characters underdeveloped. Overall, the novel is lauded for its unsettling yet captivating storytelling.
Readers who enjoy Swimming Home by Deborah Levy typically appreciate literary fiction that explores psychological complexity and human relationships. Fans of Ian McEwan's Atonement or Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse might also find this novel compelling for its nuanced character study and atmospheric tension.
16,658 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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165
Novel • Fiction
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French Literature•
Modern Classic FictionFrench Riviera • 1990s
•
World History2011
Adult
18+ years
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