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Swimming in the Dark

By: Tomasz Jedrowski
Narrated by: Robert Nairne
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You were right when you said that people can't always give us what we want from them.

Poland, 1980. Anxious, disillusioned Ludwik Glowacki, soon to graduate university, has been sent along with the rest of his class to an agricultural camp. Here he meets Janusz - and together, they spend a dreamlike summer swimming in secluded lakes, reading forbidden books - and falling in love.

But with summer over, the two are sent back to Warsaw, and to the harsh realities of life under the Party. Exiled from paradise, Ludwik and Janusz must decide how they will survive; and in their different choices, find themselves torn apart.

Swimming in the Dark is an unforgettable debut about youth, love, and loss - and the sacrifices we make to live lives with meaning.

©2018 Tomasz Jedrowski (P)2019 Audible, Ltd 20th Century Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Emotionally Gripping Heartfelt Tear-jerking

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Loved the story, finished it in one day. Narrator was good, gave a sense of individuality to the characters, a fantastic listen.

Fantastic view into pastime

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With such heavy topics, it was a light book and enjoyable to listen to, with a good balance of history and humanity!

Wow

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completely and utterly beautiful. written and performed with such care and love. thank you for this

loved every second

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This book is very poignant, and thought provoking. Written in the first person you can see all, and feel all the mixed up emotions. It will probably make you cry, but just be thankful it isn't you, in that time, and in that place. Be thankful for you.

Brilliantly performed, and narrated.

Everyone should read this!

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I really enjoyed reading this book. It's very engaging and goes deep into the emotions of the main character. I also like how the historical context is nicely integrated into the story to enhance it. Highly recommended.

A touching and engaging book

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