A review by brutallybookish
Gone to See the River Man by Kristopher Triana

adventurous dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The way this story unfolded was so addictive. Every time I thought I had an idea of what was to come, I was surprised and intrigued, especially given the taboo topics of Lori's past and how her attempts to rationalize her actions somehow continued to humanize her up until the very end. I loved the description of Lori's quest, the land she traversed as it changed, and her descent into a madness that also somehow felt like coming home. The language was simultaneously poetic and graphic, and so many descriptions were hard-hitting. I can't wait to pick up the sequel to this book!
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