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The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Another beautiful book from William Kent Krueger π
Thank you, Atria Books, for the gifted copy of The River We Remember {partner}
Genre: Historical Fiction
Setting: 1958, Minnesota
Format: π§
Audiobook Narration: βββββ
Pub Date: 9.5.2023
Star Rating: ββββ.5
"You and I both know that justice isn't always about what the law dictates."
When I sit down to read Krueger's books, I never feel like I'm reading a book written in the current time/ He has such a talent for taking his readers back in time and bringing the story to life. He does this through vivid descriptions of the land, characters, and their stories. Due to his use of the third person omniscient, the reader is privy to the characters' personal thoughts in Jewel, Minnesota.
With that being said, there are a lot of characters. It took me a while to find my footing and to be able to pinpoint who was related to whom and which story paired with that character. I might've had an easier time with it had I chosen to read the book, but CJ Wilson is such an incredible audiobook narrator I couldn't not choose to listen. But, no matter the format, take your time with the book and get acquainted with all the characters.
One of my favorite aspects of this book were the poignant references to our world, land, and people. So many things struck me and reminded me that we never really own our land and that nature does not have to answer to us.
π₯ Complex characters
π Vivid descriptions
ππΌ Well paced
π³ Respect for nature
β rape, domestic abuse, war, torture
I recommend reading The River We Remember if you appreciate the complex characters and storyline from Beartown by Fredrik Backman.
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Thank you, Atria Books, for the gifted copy of The River We Remember {partner}
Genre: Historical Fiction
Setting: 1958, Minnesota
Format: π§
Audiobook Narration: βββββ
Pub Date: 9.5.2023
Star Rating: ββββ.5
"You and I both know that justice isn't always about what the law dictates."
When I sit down to read Krueger's books, I never feel like I'm reading a book written in the current time/ He has such a talent for taking his readers back in time and bringing the story to life. He does this through vivid descriptions of the land, characters, and their stories. Due to his use of the third person omniscient, the reader is privy to the characters' personal thoughts in Jewel, Minnesota.
With that being said, there are a lot of characters. It took me a while to find my footing and to be able to pinpoint who was related to whom and which story paired with that character. I might've had an easier time with it had I chosen to read the book, but CJ Wilson is such an incredible audiobook narrator I couldn't not choose to listen. But, no matter the format, take your time with the book and get acquainted with all the characters.
One of my favorite aspects of this book were the poignant references to our world, land, and people. So many things struck me and reminded me that we never really own our land and that nature does not have to answer to us.
π₯ Complex characters
π Vivid descriptions
ππΌ Well paced
π³ Respect for nature
β rape, domestic abuse, war, torture
I recommend reading The River We Remember if you appreciate the complex characters and storyline from Beartown by Fredrik Backman.
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Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Rape, Torture, and War
Minor: Animal cruelty