A review by nanvdand
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

adventurous emotional informative mysterious tense 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? No

4.0

I was surprised to learn how many historical facts Ms. Lawhon used for this novel. That's my idea of a true historical fiction. So many "historical fictions" these days may be set in (for example) WWII but other than a brief mention, there is NOTHING factual about the characters and events. Not true with this one. It is based on a real life midwife in the early days of America wrapped around a fictional murder but a real life rape. The only reason we know of these events today is because the midwife, Martha Ballard, kept a daily journal that was passed on through the ages. 
Intriguing story line that kept me engaged throughout. I especially loved Martha's relationship with her husband - it was a nice touch. 
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