A review by taylor394
The House at Riverton by Kate Morton

5.0

Kate Morton has this constant ability to make me cry. I deeply connect with her novels, and (most of) her characters. I will admit, The House at Riverton is certainly the least complicated of her novels, and it is evident that it is her first work; however, it was such a simple pleasure to read that I see no less value in it. The novel does not contain as many twist and turns as other Morton works, but I found myself deeply wanting more at the ending (in a good way, not a lacking way). I thought to myself, "This can't be the end of the story! There is more to know!" and then my heart fluttered, leading to a sense of stillness as I accepted the beauty of the ending; and that, is the beauty of Kate Morton's story telling ability.

The characters shine in this novel. Grace is a pliant, hard working young girl, and to watch her transformation as Morton flips through time, as an old and stubborn woman: it is compelling to me how Morton captures the changing essence of a person. I'm not a fan of first person novels (especially considering Grace was an old woman) but I thoroughly enjoyed the story Grace weaved, and like her, I longed to be a part of Hannah, and Emmeline's life.

I would 100% recommend this book.