mshedgehog 's review for:

Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield

3.5

mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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 it was certainly an interesting read.  I found it pretty confusing for a while--so many characters and storylines.  But everything did come together after a while, and the ending is satisfying.  I am not usually a reader of mysteries, so maybe that's why it took me a while to warm to it.