1 / 5The Pools by E. Lockhart
The Pools is a coming-of-age verse novel by E. Lockhart, the author of We Were Liars. The listing describes a lyrical story of love, loss and identity, set in a town shaken by an early-morning swim.
At a glance
- A verse novel presented as a coming-of-age story about love, loss and identity.
- The premise centres on five people who swim in town pools on a frigid winter morning, with lasting consequences.
- The listing describes a mix of poetry and prose and a fairytale-inspired romance.
Reference price: £9.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The stated 384-page length and English-language format make the edition details clear.
- The poetry-and-prose approach offers a distinct alternative to conventional prose fiction.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Hot Key Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 6 Oct. 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| Reading age | 14 years and up |
| Weight listed | 40 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 2.6 x 19.9 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 1471422208 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1471422201 |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings are mixed rather than uniformly positive, with half in the five-star category and some in the one-star category. That gives only a limited indication of reader response and does not explain what readers liked or disliked. No written customer feedback is supplied, so the ratings cannot establish how the verse-and-prose format or themes were received.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of book is The Pools?
The listing describes it as a coming-of-age verse novel that combines poetry and prose.
What is The Pools about?
Five people swim in the pools on a frigid winter morning, and the events that follow affect their lives and their town. The stated themes include love, loss and identity.
How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 384 pages.
What reading age is listed?
The listed reading age is 14 years and up.
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