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amandalachelle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Animal death, Sexual content, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Hate crime, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Infertility, Infidelity, Murder, Rape, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Incest, Torture, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Suicide, and War
chaptersofchase's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Another beautiful book from William Kent Krueger 🍂
Thank you, Atria Books, for the gifted copy of The River We Remember {partner}
Genre: Historical Fiction
Setting: 1958, Minnesota
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 9.5.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆.5
"You and I both know that justice isn't always about what the law dictates."
When I sit down to read Krueger's books, I never feel like I'm reading a book written in the current time/ He has such a talent for taking his readers back in time and bringing the story to life. He does this through vivid descriptions of the land, characters, and their stories. Due to his use of the third person omniscient, the reader is privy to the characters' personal thoughts in Jewel, Minnesota.
With that being said, there are a lot of characters. It took me a while to find my footing and to be able to pinpoint who was related to whom and which story paired with that character. I might've had an easier time with it had I chosen to read the book, but CJ Wilson is such an incredible audiobook narrator I couldn't not choose to listen. But, no matter the format, take your time with the book and get acquainted with all the characters.
One of my favorite aspects of this book were the poignant references to our world, land, and people. So many things struck me and reminded me that we never really own our land and that nature does not have to answer to us.
👥 Complex characters
😍 Vivid descriptions
👌🏼 Well paced
🌳 Respect for nature
❌ rape, domestic abuse, war, torture
I recommend reading The River We Remember if you appreciate the complex characters and storyline from Beartown by Fredrik Backman.
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Thank you, Atria Books, for the gifted copy of The River We Remember {partner}
Genre: Historical Fiction
Setting: 1958, Minnesota
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 9.5.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆.5
"You and I both know that justice isn't always about what the law dictates."
When I sit down to read Krueger's books, I never feel like I'm reading a book written in the current time/ He has such a talent for taking his readers back in time and bringing the story to life. He does this through vivid descriptions of the land, characters, and their stories. Due to his use of the third person omniscient, the reader is privy to the characters' personal thoughts in Jewel, Minnesota.
With that being said, there are a lot of characters. It took me a while to find my footing and to be able to pinpoint who was related to whom and which story paired with that character. I might've had an easier time with it had I chosen to read the book, but CJ Wilson is such an incredible audiobook narrator I couldn't not choose to listen. But, no matter the format, take your time with the book and get acquainted with all the characters.
One of my favorite aspects of this book were the poignant references to our world, land, and people. So many things struck me and reminded me that we never really own our land and that nature does not have to answer to us.
👥 Complex characters
😍 Vivid descriptions
👌🏼 Well paced
🌳 Respect for nature
❌ rape, domestic abuse, war, torture
I recommend reading The River We Remember if you appreciate the complex characters and storyline from Beartown by Fredrik Backman.
_
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Domestic abuse, War, Torture, and Alcoholism
Minor: Animal cruelty
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