47 pages 1 hour read

Graham Swift

Waterland

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1983

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Waterland by Graham Swift is widely applauded for its intricate storytelling and profound exploration of history and memory. Reviewers appreciate its reflective, multi-layered narrative and evocative prose. However, some critiques highlight its complex structure and dense passages as potentially challenging for readers. Overall, it remains a valued literary work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Waterland?

A reader who enjoys deep historical narratives intertwined with complex personal stories, fans of Ian McEwan's Atonement or Julian Barnes' Flaubert's Parrot will appreciate Waterland by Graham Swift. They seek rich, reflective prose exploring themes of memory, time, and the intricate layering of past and present.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
British Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
History: World