Night Swim by Jessica Keener audiobook

Night Swim

By Jessica Keener
Read by Rachel Botchan

Recorded Books, Inc.
7.49 Hours Unabridged
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Night Swim, the gripping debut novel from Jessica Keener, was heralded as the "arrival of a strong, distinct and fully evolved new voice" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan. In 1970s Boston, the glossy veneer of 16-year-old Sarah Kunitz's wealthy family is starting to show cracks. Her parents' constant fighting and her mother's prescription pill abuse drive Sarah into two romantic relationships with unforeseen consequences. With grief fresh in her heart, Sarah wonders if she or her family will ever love again.

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Summary

Summary

Night Swim, the gripping debut novel from Jessica Keener, was heralded as the "arrival of a strong, distinct and fully evolved new voice" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan. In 1970s Boston, the glossy veneer of 16-year-old Sarah Kunitz's wealthy family is starting to show cracks. Her parents' constant fighting and her mother's prescription pill abuse drive Sarah into two romantic relationships with unforeseen consequences. With grief fresh in her heart, Sarah wonders if she or her family will ever love again.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“This earnest debut centers on Sarah as she tunnels through new depths of loneliness...moving.” New York Times
“Keener’s observations perfectly capture a certain kind of 1970s adolescence.” Boston Globe
“This memorable debut will strike a universal chord with readers.” Booklist

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Author

Author Bio: Jessica Keener

Author Bio: Jessica Keener

Jessica Keener’s writing career was launched when her story “Recovery” won second prize in Redbook's fiction contest. Her work has since been recognized in The Pushcart Prize under “Outstanding Writers” and has appeared in numerous publications, most recently in the Huffington Post. She is the recipient of a Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist’s Grant and was a finalist for Bread Loaf’s Bakeless Literary Prize. Her debut novel, Night Swim, has been widely praised by reviewers and book bloggers. Her feature articles have appeared in the Boston Globe; O, The Oprah Magazine, Coastal Living, Design New England, and other national publications.

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Available Formats : Digital Download, CD, MP3 CD
Runtime: 7.49
Audience: Adult
Language: English