I gave The First Rule of Swimming a good try – 25% on the Kindle – and just couldn’t get into it. None of the characters were compelling to me and the storyline lagged even in the first quarter. Ah well, life’s too short and there are too many books. I am moving on. I received two great choices for Christmas (thanks, mom!) and will start The Ocean at the End of the Lane later today after wading through the Barbies and Legos. 🙂