A review by logophile
Mink River by Brian Doyle

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

If the TV show Northern Exposure were a book, this would be it. I loved Northern Exposure, but as a novel, it’s a tad too twee for my taste. Everyone is just so good, and kind, and wise.