Reviews tagging 'Child death'

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

331 reviews

rachel_parker's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Can’t think of anything about this book that I didn’t love. Martha Ballard is one of my favorite characters I’ve ever read - what a freaking badass. Beautifully written with atmospheric descriptions that make you feel like you’re in the scene. Loved the dialogue and banter. The love story between her and her husband was so sweet. A satisfying mystery. Super palatable representation of the late 1700s period. Just an excellent story!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

Moderate: Misogyny

jenmeyers's review

challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Grief, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, and Murder

Minor: Child death

amylynnreads's review

hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death

kimmerp's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I read the book, but gave up at 35% as I didn't like the strident voice I attached to the main character.  Later my book club picked it and I tried again via the audiobook.  That was a winning strategy.  I found myself engaged far more and found the story so interesting.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Medical content, Murder, and Pregnancy

aafarrar's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

anastassia_rogers's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Sexual assault, Violence, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Incest, Abortion, and War

ayeeeeyeohyou's review

inspiring mysterious 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

5.0

I loved this book! Martha Ballard is a bad ass!! I loved how she cared for her community and advocated for them. I also loved her relationship with her husband and children. This book was beautifully written! It made me want to continue writing in my journal! MUST READ!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

Minor: Child death, Death, and Medical content

rachelschloneger's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Child death and Miscarriage

bretton's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, and Rape

mummabee's review

emotional inspiring sad 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? No

5.0

Absolute love this book.  Ariel can’t write a bad book she’s an amazing author.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death and Rape