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Title: The Swimmer
Author: Joakim Zander
Narrator: William Roberts, Yolanda Kettle
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-03-14
Publisher: Whole Story Audio
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
The truth weighs nothing Klara Walldeen, orphaned as a child and brought up by her grandparents, is now a political aide in Brussels. And she has just seen something she shouldn't. On the other side of the world, an old spy hides. Once, he was a man so dedicated that he abandoned his daughter. Now the only thing he lives for is swimming. Then Klara is thrown into a terrifying chase through Europe. Only the Swimmer can save her. But time is running out.
Critic Reviews:
"Guilt and atonement and revenge... The Swimmer is an impressive, fast-paced thriller" (Boras Tiding)
"Elegantly constructed... the language creeps up on you... a remarkable debut novel." (Goteborgs-Posten)
Members Reviews:
interestingly different, differently interesting
If you could sum up The Swimmer in three words, what would they be?
a keep-reading read!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
the aftermath of the bomb explosion (spoiler alert - NOT)
Any additional comments?
the many aspects - all of which came together well
Keeps you interested from the start
If you could sum up The Swimmer in three words, what would they be?
Interesting, pacy and conclusive (I hate stories that are left open ended)
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Swimmer?
The car bomb.
Which character as performed by William Roberts and Yolanda Kettle was your favourite?
The swimmer
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I never want to listen to an audio book in one sitting
Any additional comments?
I cannot remember a narrator as memorable as William Roberts - a joy to listen to and definitely helped the story.
Bad narration
The narration is so bad, sounds like someone doing an over the top ham actor. Spoils a good story
Mixed feelings but good overall
Firstly this is a good story with some intriguing moments and twists. However I did find it rather slow going at the start. Once it got going it was actually much more enjoyable and the story does crack along nicely.
The female narrator was excellent and gave a nicely balanced performance. Sadly I found the male narrator very distracting. For my tastes he totally overacted, almost shouting lines which did not need shouting, and I'm afraid it rather wrecked that part of the story. Sorry fella but that performance wasn't my cup of tea.
Overall a good crime story with a very good narrator for the main part.
Boring
A long winded boring story with broken thread, not worth purchasing. If you want a book to send you to sleep this is it