Swimming in the Dark
A Poetic Literary Debut about First Love and Political Divides
What's it about
Ever felt torn between who you are and who the world wants you to be? Discover a story of first love and impossible choices set against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil. This poetic debut explores the exhilarating, dangerous path of embracing your true self when everything is at stake. You'll follow Ludwik, a young student in 1980s Poland, as he navigates a passionate but perilous romance with the enigmatic Janusz. Through their story, you'll uncover how personal desire clashes with political ideology and learn the heartbreaking cost of choosing between love and survival in a world that demands you compromise.
Meet the author
Tomasz Jedrowski is a trilingual author whose debut novel, Swimming in the Dark, was a finalist for the Polari First Book Prize and has been translated into twenty languages. Born in Germany to Polish parents, he studied law at Cambridge and has lived in several countries, giving him a unique perspective on the intersection of personal identity and political history. His writing draws from this rich international background to explore themes of love, freedom, and the search for belonging.
What's it about
Ever felt torn between who you are and who the world wants you to be? Discover a story of first love and impossible choices set against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil. This poetic debut explores the exhilarating, dangerous path of embracing your true self when everything is at stake. You'll follow Ludwik, a young student in 1980s Poland, as he navigates a passionate but perilous romance with the enigmatic Janusz. Through their story, you'll uncover how personal desire clashes with political ideology and learn the heartbreaking cost of choosing between love and survival in a world that demands you compromise.
Meet the author
Tomasz Jedrowski is a trilingual author whose debut novel, Swimming in the Dark, was a finalist for the Polari First Book Prize and has been translated into twenty languages. Born in Germany to Polish parents, he studied law at Cambridge and has lived in several countries, giving him a unique perspective on the intersection of personal identity and political history. His writing draws from this rich international background to explore themes of love, freedom, and the search for belonging.
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