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Swimming (Skills of the Game)
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Good fit if you want a cleaner on-ramp before you commit more time. Solid match if you want a cleaner on-ramp before you commit more time. When you crave clever twists, the story centers on warm, domestic moments.
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Lower fit if you want a complete deep-dive before you decide. Weaker fit if you need an entirely different pacing profile. You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
Summary
This edition suggests Swimming (Skills of the Game) by John Verrier is a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 1996 • Trafalgar Square • 127 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 1996 • Trafalgar Square • 127 pages • ISBN 9781852238988.
Why this book now
A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
Quick commitment. Easy to finish in one or two sittings.
What stands out here
What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Quick read.
Best way to approach it
A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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This looks built around a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Overall, it looks like a compact read that should get to its point quickly. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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