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A review by gay_for_jay
The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
CW - brief mentions and descriptions of sexual assault
This is not the genre of book that I would typically read. With that said... in the first chapter, when the novel's focal point was revealed, I knew it would be intriguing. The book's characters and setting were wonderfully developed, but there was just so much to keep up with that I frequently got lost.
I described this book to a friend as a warm single-family home designed for your traditional nuclear family, and I stick to that description. While it will not likely be a book I revisit, it is well worth the read.
This is not the genre of book that I would typically read. With that said... in the first chapter, when the novel's focal point was revealed, I knew it would be intriguing. The book's characters and setting were wonderfully developed, but there was just so much to keep up with that I frequently got lost.
I described this book to a friend as a warm single-family home designed for your traditional nuclear family, and I stick to that description. While it will not likely be a book I revisit, it is well worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault and Racism