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The Union of Synchronised SwimmersCondition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781922310163 Format: B format paperback Year: 2021 Publisher: Scribe Publications Pages: 112 Description: It's summer behind the Iron Curtain, and six girls begin a journey to the Olympics. But will they come back? In a stateless place, on the wrong side of a river separating East from West, six girls meet each day to swim. At first, they play, splashing each other and floating languidly on the water's surface. But as
Condition: BRAND NEWISBN: 9781922310163
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 112
Description:
It's summer behind the Iron Curtain, and six girls begin a journey to the Olympics. But will they come back?
In a stateless place, on the wrong side of a river separating East from West, six girls meet each day to swim. At first, they play, splashing each other and floating languidly on the water's surface. But as summer draws to an end, the game becomes something more.
They hone their bodies relentlessly. Their skin shades into bruises. They barter cigarettes stolen from the factory where they work for swimsuits to stretch over their sunburnt skin. They tear their legs into splits, flick them back and forth, like herons. They force themselves to stop breathing.
Then, one day, it finally happens- their visas arrive. But can what's waiting on the other side of the river satisfy their longing for a different kind of life?
'Cristina Sandu's spare and sparkling prose is intimate and visceral. A deeply moving story about six women who dare to dream bigger than their muddy river, whose lives splinter from their tight synchronised formations into an unflinching, often unforgiving world. An exquisite and powerful read.'
-Lindsay Zier-Vogel, author of Letters to Amelia
'Cristina Sandu's narration is magical ... Her poetic and airy prose weaves together the strongly metaphorical and the realistic ... In these moving stories about the fates of Eastern European women, her narrative is universal and titanic.'
-Suomen Kuvalehti
'Skilfully crafted and defined, airy, and multi-layered. Highly praised for the themes of detachment as well as the description of
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Good quality and sturdy valet tray. Very soft surface texture that grips items nicely.
Color: Black, Color: Black
This valet tray is beautiful, especially for faux leather. It’s so super soft to the touch, and a great option to hold items that could easily slip or slide around. The texture has a nice way of gripping items in order to keep them in place, even with the sides down. Although having sides up certainly keeps things contained better. It also feels sturdy and very good quality. The buttons on the sides are not only attractive, but they are easy to snap and remain in place perfectly. This is a nice touch to any room, even decorative despite any slight mess it might contain within. I’m personally using it for a few medications and serum bottles on my nightstand. I highly recommend to anyone looking to make a messy space a little more attractive.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great quality and perfect for everyday use
Color: Brown
I wasn’t expecting much from this valet tray, but it turned out way nicer than I thought. The PU leather looks classy and feels sturdy, and the stitching is clean with no rough edges. I keep it on my nightstand for my watch, keys, and phone, and it’s made my mornings less hectic because everything is in one place now. The sides snap together firmly, so it holds its shape well but can also be flattened for travel. The brown color fits nicely with my desk and dresser too. It’s a simple item, but very practical and looks more expensive than it really is.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nice personal organizer
Color: Brown, Color: Brown
Perfect size for my entry table. I love having something I can throw my keys and wallet and glasses in and I always know where they are. This looks great. I love how the leather side snap together to make it into a tray. I also really like the included keychain that came with it. It is great for my personal organization for the price I consider it an excellent value
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Extremely helpful keeping remotes in order
Color: Blue, Size: Small
Nice quality remote control holder, makes it easy to find what you need, organized life is an easier life to live ! Great price too and it looks good ! This was a great little buy, I brought one for my Mom and another for the guest bedroom.
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★★★★★ 5
Never lose a remote again
Color: Black, Size: Large, Color: Black, Size: Large
Perfect for our kitchen table!!
Bigger and nicer than expected. Holds several remotes. Nice have remotes all in one place in kitchen where tv is
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