The Swimmers

Set against a backdrop of escalating environmental and societal crises, this novel centers on Alice and her fellow swimming enthusiasts whose cherished pool offers a sanctuary of connection and ritual. As cracks begin to form both beneath the surface of the water and within Alice’s memory, her family faces difficult choices in caring for her amid her slipping grasp on reality. Through themes of love, loss, and memory, the story provides a powerful exploration of familial bonds and the fragility of the mind.