‘Swim is literary fiction at its finest.’ The Reader (Booksellers NZ)

Many Rewards in Potent Debut – NZ Herald

‘Duckor-Jones is a lyrical magician and it would be ideal if he writes plenty more books.’ Avid Reader

Radio NZ interview

‘a vivid depiction of a man trying to reconcile himself to a cruel past by punishing his body in endurance swimming.’ ANZ Lit Lovers

‘the perfect novella – a compelling, intimate story brought to life by the lithe and mesmerising prose of a born story-teller'.’ Sydney Review of Books

Survivor NZ winner Avi Duckor-Jones on writing, travel and the future NZ Herald