About the Book:
Helen is a retired teacher living on the Irish coast. She enjoys the peace and quiet - despite the burden of Margaret, her unpleasant sister. Margaret arrived three years ago for a short holiday, but somehow managed to stay and worm her way into Helen's life.
One day, Helen sees a man struggling in the sea and decides to investigate. She doesn't quite know what it is, but something about it feels very strange.
My Thoughts:
I discovered this little gem by Graham Norton quite by accident. The Swimmer is a novella, a quick listen/read, but no less absorbing or deeply plotted than his other novels.
What a delight it was to listen to this narrated by Graham Norton himself. It makes me want to go back and listen to each of his other novels, despite having already read them.
I enjoyed this story, about Helen, retired school teacher living a quiet life in an Irish coastal town. It was funny, intriguing, and caught me by surprise with the twist. Deceptively simple, Graham Norton is simply a master at tapping into human nature and the need we all have for connection.
Highly recommended.
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