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A review by bibliocamera
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin
4.0
I absolutely loved this book. I read it after Denise Mina’s Conviction, which also features a true crime pod cast as part of the plot.
This is a very complicated & serious exploration of memories, trauma & rape. But, it’s also packed in an interesting and enjoyable mystery format. I really appreciated the way it was written with the different voices of Rachel & Hannah’s perspective, interlaced with Rachel’s podcast. I also enjoyed the fact that the energy to propel the plot in this story, came from the past. Actions have consequences.
The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is I did figure it out before the big reveal. But, I really recommend this book. It was a great balance of painful social issues, character development and a dizzying mystery. The crash of the past catching up to the present. It was very relevant and raw. The characters were believable and acting in understandable ways given their circumstances. It has so much to say about pre-meditation and acts of violence. But, it was also never preachy or manipulative of my emotions. It was fun to read despite the heartbreaking scenes, because hope was always stubbornly clinging around the edges.
I’d read another book about Rachel and her podcast for season 4! Pete has a great lead and I want to know what it is!
This is a very complicated & serious exploration of memories, trauma & rape. But, it’s also packed in an interesting and enjoyable mystery format. I really appreciated the way it was written with the different voices of Rachel & Hannah’s perspective, interlaced with Rachel’s podcast. I also enjoyed the fact that the energy to propel the plot in this story, came from the past. Actions have consequences.
The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is I did figure it out before the big reveal. But, I really recommend this book. It was a great balance of painful social issues, character development and a dizzying mystery. The crash of the past catching up to the present. It was very relevant and raw. The characters were believable and acting in understandable ways given their circumstances. It has so much to say about pre-meditation and acts of violence. But, it was also never preachy or manipulative of my emotions. It was fun to read despite the heartbreaking scenes, because hope was always stubbornly clinging around the edges.
I’d read another book about Rachel and her podcast for season 4! Pete has a great lead and I want to know what it is!