jennareic 's review for:

The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb

4.75

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This is probably the best book I’ve ever read. It was dark and tragic from the beginning to the end. Wally Lamb is a fabulous writer, and the audiobook is recorded by a talented reader. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy