Claire Fuller’s Swimming Lessons unfolds as an intimate exploration of memory, loss, and the elusive nature of truth. Set against the tranquil yet unsettling backdrop of a coastal town, the novel follows the life of Lizzie, who grapples with the sudden disappearance of her mother after a summer holiday gone awry. Fuller’s prose is elegant and evocative, weaving a narrative that delves deeply into family dynamics and the fragile threads that bind us. The story’s emotional depth and atmospheric tension make Swimming Lessons a compelling read for those who appreciate richly layered, introspective fiction.
Claire Fuller’s Swimming Lessons unfolds as an intimate exploration of memory, loss, and the elusive nature of truth. Set against the tranquil yet unsettling backdrop of a coastal town, the novel follows the life of Lizzie, who grapples with the sudden disappearance of her mother after a summer holiday gone awry. Fuller’s prose is elegant and evocative, weaving a narrative that delves deeply into family dynamics and the fragile threads that bind us. The story’s emotional depth and atmospheric tension make Swimming Lessons a compelling read for those who appreciate richly layered, introspective fiction.
Penguin, 2017 hardback, first edition, fine/as new
