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A review by shawna_reads
Gone to See the River Man by Kristopher Triana
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"There's only two places anyone can find peace - the woods and the grave."
Lori is obsessed with Edmund Cox, a prisoner who butchered more than 20 women. She has formed a relationship with him, writing letters and visiting him in jail. She would do anything for him, so she is eager when he asks her to complete a task. She must go to a cabin to retrieve a key and deliver it to the River Man. She has no idea of the horror that awaits her.
Wow. This was my first book by Triana and it did not disappoint. I had no idea what to expect, other than the synopsis, of course, but I was thoroughly shocked. I loved how dark and twisted this story was.
We have Lori, our main character that at first I pitied, but soon came to dislike not long after. She dragged her sister, Abby, into her adventure because she couldn't leave her behind. Included were flashbacks to Lori's and Abby's past, along with their brother Petey, who was long dead, where many deep secrets were revealed that had their effects in the present. I liked that the author added this because you could see how the choices Lori made as a kid turned her into the manipulative, self-centered person she became. And I can say that she made some very fucked up choices 👀
In such a short book, Triana created a disturbing, compelling tale. I won't say much about the River Man himself, but let's just say you never want to meet him.
Lori is obsessed with Edmund Cox, a prisoner who butchered more than 20 women. She has formed a relationship with him, writing letters and visiting him in jail. She would do anything for him, so she is eager when he asks her to complete a task. She must go to a cabin to retrieve a key and deliver it to the River Man. She has no idea of the horror that awaits her.
Wow. This was my first book by Triana and it did not disappoint. I had no idea what to expect, other than the synopsis, of course, but I was thoroughly shocked. I loved how dark and twisted this story was.
We have Lori, our main character that at first I pitied, but soon came to dislike not long after. She dragged her sister, Abby, into her adventure because she couldn't leave her behind. Included were flashbacks to Lori's and Abby's past, along with their brother Petey, who was long dead, where many deep secrets were revealed that had their effects in the present. I liked that the author added this because you could see how the choices Lori made as a kid turned her into the manipulative, self-centered person she became. And I can say that she made some very fucked up choices 👀
In such a short book, Triana created a disturbing, compelling tale. I won't say much about the River Man himself, but let's just say you never want to meet him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest and Rape