A review by terriep
Long Bright River by Liz Moore

challenging dark hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This story of 2 sisters as they move in and out of each other's lives is gritty, slightly dark, and a bit of an emotional ride as all the heartbreak of addiction is covered. Though it got off to a bit of a slow start for me, at about 1/3 in, I was ALL in - the characters, particularly the main character of Mickey as I learned more about her. Great character development, a few twists (one I did NOT see coming), kept the pages turning quickly. Ostensibly a mystery (young women being killed in a community), that plot really takes a back seat to the tragedy of drug addiction and the fallout from that lifestyle. Definitely recommended.
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