A review by anniesparks
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Historical fiction at its finest. The author says it is “inspired” by true events rather than “based” on true events, but the main character was a real midwife who delivered over 1000 babies, never losing a mom during labor. An incredible story with a mystery woven in. Loved it!

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