Review | The Lido by Libby Page

Blurb

Meet Rosemary, 86, and Kate, 26: dreamers, campaigners, outdoor swimmers...

Rosemary has lived in Brixton all her life, but everything she knows is changing. Only the local lido, where she swims every day, remains a constant reminder of the past and her beloved husband George.

Kate has just moved and feels adrift in a city that is too big for her. She's on the bottom rung of her career as a local journalist and is determined to make something of it.

So when the lido is threatened with closure, Kate knows this story could be her chance to shine. But for Rosemary, it could be the end of everything. Together they are determined to make a stand, and to prove that the pool is more than just a place to swim - it is the heart of the community.

Review

Wonderful, positive & uplifting - I absolutely loved this novel! 

It draws you in immediately and gives you all the feels. I laughed out loud, I cried (the ugly kind!) and I rooted for the characters and their cause so much I was cheering them on as I turned the pages.

The writing is beautiful, the characters have depth and their own personalities. The Lido so perfectly described it becomes a character in its own right. This is totally exquisite, it captures your heart, leaves you feeling hopeful and stays with you long after you have turned the last page.   

I whole-heartedly recommend. If you haven't read it yet do grab yourself a copy and thank me later!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Read my Q&A with the fabulous Libby Page here.