A review by ka_t
Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield

mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Magical realism all about the river Thames. The story is very slow, focusing on many different characters whose lives are all connected to the river. Haven’t ever read anything like this, it definitely made me want to keep reading but it was slightly slow going. 
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