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A review by kimmerp
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I read the book, but gave up at 35% as I didn't like the strident voice I attached to the main character. Later my book club picked it and I tried again via the audiobook. That was a winning strategy. I found myself engaged far more and found the story so interesting.
Graphic: Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Medical content, Murder, and Pregnancy