Swift River by Essie J. Chambers

Swift River

Essie J. Chambers

304 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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“The book we all need to revive our souls” (Nicole Dennis-Benn): A sweeping family saga about the complicated bond between mothers and daughters, the disappearance of a father, and the long-hidden history of a declining New England mill town.“A po...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

reflective 94%
emotional 88%
sad 47%
challenging 35%
inspiring 29%
dark 23%
hopeful 23%
tense 23%
funny 17%
mysterious 17%
informative 11%
adventurous 5%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 18%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 38%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.97

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