A review by katelynprice
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

challenging emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I adored this book and didn't want it to end. While it's very plot-driven, I think it's equally character-driven. Martha Ballard is such a strong main character, and I could follow her story forever. I loved the setting and atmosphere of this book, the strong feminist vibes, and the mystery. There were beautiful sprinkled-in details of love, middle marriage, parenting, social justice, and caring for animals. Martha is a strong woman who is passionate about what she sees as right and wrong, but I did not come away feeling like I was being preached at. It felt like a really lovely character study and hit all the right notes for me. I think this is going to make it on my list of forever favorites. 
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