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alexisdutt 's review for:
The Frozen River
by Ariel Lawhon
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a bizarre combination of courtroom drama and all of the Louisa May Alcott books. It landed a little too much on the fiction side of historical fiction for me. I enjoyed thinking about the role of midwives in history and the importance of record keeping to a community. Also the author’s note at the end actually made me like it even less, so maybe skip that if you enjoyed the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder
Moderate: Physical abuse