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A review by tattymouse
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I LOVED this book. I would never read historical fiction on my own, but I heard the author speak about the real person this story was inspired by, and knew I had to read it.
From the first sentence, I was hooked. Learning about Martha Ballard's role in eighteenth century society and the ins and outs of her town had me enthralled. I would read literally anything else written by this author.
From the first sentence, I was hooked. Learning about Martha Ballard's role in eighteenth century society and the ins and outs of her town had me enthralled. I would read literally anything else written by this author.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Abortion, Murder, and Pregnancy