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By: CHCH 312
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2025-06-25 13:48:41 |
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The topic of this book is challenging and not for everyone. However it was skilfully written using a modern context of podcasts. The writer kept you reading to the end. sadly it is very reflective of true life - her version against his version of a situation. |
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By: AUCK 355
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2025-05-28 11:32:35 |
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We enjoyed the writing style - a light read despite the content. |
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By: CHCH 299
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2025-05-20 10:08:41 |
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Most found this a well-written mystery with a good plot. Some found the subject matter disturbing and several skipped the testimony of the rape. Some questioned the credibility of people being so open with a pod caster when discussing a crime, but overall most thought it a good if not great read. |
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By: CHCH 051
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2025-05-12 10:27:36 |
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Very good discussion. |
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By: AUCK 459
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2025-05-12 09:31:17 |
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Another good discussion re the position of women in court in rape trials. The book did rather overstress the problem, but 'good' background story as well. Awful subject. |
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By: CHCH 563
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2025-04-08 12:03:34 |
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Easy read! |
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By: TAUR 051
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2024-10-16 09:55:22 |
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Believable. Graphic, but this made it very realistic. The podcast was written very well; the interweaving of the characters made it feel very authentic and credible. Thoroughly enjoyed by us all. |
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By: BLENH 022
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2024-09-25 10:31:49 |
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Most enjoyed this quick, easy read. " A thrilling thriller". |
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By: NELS 093
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2024-08-28 14:30:17 |
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The group was conflicted on this book. Some found the content triggering, others found it a page turner. We liked the thriller mystery side, but content difficult. |
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By: CHCH 523
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2024-07-31 14:23:14 |
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Our group enjoyed the book. It generated interesting discussions. |
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By: MAST 010
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2024-07-31 10:32:56 |
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Book created a lot of discussion, especially on rape trials and small town problems, and all liked the creative writing. |
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By: CHCH 317
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2024-05-06 11:21:12 |
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All the group enjoyed this book. We found the subject matter was detailed but well-addressed and insightful. The author was skilful in building the case and keeping the 'twist' in the plot until the end. Recommended. |
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By: HANMER 001
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2024-04-29 12:16:11 |
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Questions were thought-provoking. Fine, topical story, very well plotted. |
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By: AMBER 001
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2024-04-24 12:37:58 |
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Most of our group found this an engrossing read. Led to some excellent discussion re consent/coercion and the trauma of the trial for rape victims. |
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By: ASHB 029
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2024-03-13 13:08:37 |
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Great book - enjoyed by all. |
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By: NELS 065
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2024-01-17 11:33:52 |
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We all read through this book quickly, but a week later could not even remember the title. |
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By: WHANGA 002
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2024-01-11 14:43:21 |
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Overall opinions were positive re 'The Night Swim'. Some were more enthusiastic than others. All agreed that it had the chilling effect of a thriller, with unexpected twists to the story. The notes were appreciated. |
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By: WAIHI 003
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2023-11-22 13:42:06 |
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Good style of writing. |
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By: TEPAH 001
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2023-09-11 14:53:36 |
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Good discussion. All enjoyed this book - once "into it"! |
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By: TWIZ 004
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2023-08-28 09:13:47 |
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All enjoyed this book. Some members felt the story was a little undeveloped and would've liked a bit more backstory, but the brevity of the book is also what others liked about it. |
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By: MAST 007
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2023-07-19 10:10:14 |
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We felt there could have been a little more character development, particularly of Rachel, and that the plot ( re. a series of notes rather than a face to face approach) was a bit contrived. Also: podcast during the trial? Definitely unsure of the appropriateness of that. But generally, members loved the book. |
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By: PUTAR 001
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2023-07-12 14:34:44 |
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All enjoyed or felt this was a page turner, also a thought provoking theme of rape and dishonesty. |
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By: AUCK 058
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2023-07-10 09:52:40 |
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Everyone found this an easy read and enjoyed the stories threaded through. Several thought they would like to read another book by Megan Goldin. |
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By: NGON 002
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2023-05-22 10:32:02 |
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Light read. Most enjoyed it. Plenty of discussion about court cases. |
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By: CHCH 171
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2023-05-17 12:42:14 |
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Story interesting and an important topic, but the writing style was labored and too descriptive. Lots of discussion with questions however. |
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By: TAUR 004
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2023-05-11 12:07:48 |
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A lot of discussion re past experiences of sexual harassment, how things have or haven't changed for women, the court process for rape victims. Glad that the story had an unexpected twist to the ending. |
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By: BRIGHT 003
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2023-05-11 11:38:06 |
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Some group members enjoyed this book but most did not. Starts slowly, but story is good. |
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By: NAP 032
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2023-05-11 11:37:01 |
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The best book our group has read in some time. We found it a harrowing, heart breaking read which made us both sad and angry. In the end we felt there were no winners. The two stories running together were well liked, the podcast sections well done, and there was a very thorough discussion which made for a robust and fun evening. |
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By: NGON 002
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2023-05-04 11:18:39 |
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Important issues raised that generated good discussion. |
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By: AUCK 210
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2023-03-02 12:29:08 |
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Quick read, engaging and challenging plot. True to small towns. Believable characters. Enjoyed the Court and police procedural and objective narrative of the podcast format. Good discussion on how the judicial treatment treats women. |
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By: TEPUK 006
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2022-11-17 12:42:02 |
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Page turner, "who-dunnit". Good discussion re male privilege and toxic masculinity. Not for the first time this year! No-one foresaw the twist at the end. Led to discussion of influencers, mis-information and dis-information. |
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