A review by spiritoflibrarian
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

informative reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

First (complete) read of the year and already found a new favourite. I loved following Martha through her day to day life, and finding out in the author‘s note how closely the book is based on real events, and the real Martha Ballard‘s diary entries made it all the more special. 
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