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Absolutely Revolting
Fiction

Carol Middleton reviews 'Swimming' by Enza Gandolfo

by Carol Middleton •
April 2010, no. 320

Set in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Swimming is an impressive début novel by Melbourne academic Enza Gandalfo.

Kate Wilks, a childless writer in her early sixties, is a strong swimmer, and images of the sea texture the narrative. Now happily married for a second time, Kate encounters her first husband, and the ensuing flood of memories, regret and guilt provides the driving force of the novel.

 


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