A review by stuvonbon
Long Bright River by Liz Moore

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

I am so glad I selected this book. As a lover of mystery, this story was flawless. The answers weren’t obvious, and there were plenty of red herrings. Each character has a strong personality, and everyone was equally lovable and frustrating. My only qualm with the story was that I wanted a flashier ending with more “after” information. However, the character development was strong enough that I can imagine possible scenarios for future fake chapters. 

Overall, this story was moving and emotional; it humanized a group of people who are often forgotten or disregarded. The story called attention to many systemic problems with the police force and the power officers can have over others. I absolutely recommend this!