The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

The Frozen River

Ariel Lawhon

427 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical thriller emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who investigates a shocking murder that unhing...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,573 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
mysterious 63%
tense 43%
informative 37%
inspiring 35%
adventurous 32%
reflective 30%
dark 29%
sad 29%
challenging 26%
hopeful 19%
funny 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 15%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 17% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.49

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