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letshaveakiki's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alisarae's review against another edition
5.0
Two sisters in Philadelphia—one a beat cop, the other an opiate addict—lead their separate lives despite having ties that go beyond blood. When Kacey goes missing in the midst of a string of prostitute murders and the rumor on the street is that it's a cop who's killing them, Mickey starts her own private investigation into finding the murderer—sorting out her past along the way.
This book came just in the nick of time for me. It's really well-written and a great distraction. I loved the characters, and in the audio you can hear those Philly accents.
This book came just in the nick of time for me. It's really well-written and a great distraction. I loved the characters, and in the audio you can hear those Philly accents.
halisbooknook's review against another edition
This was a slow start for me, it didn’t really ever grab me, and I didn’t think about it for days after starting. Onto the next!
mollybreene's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
carlyjaye's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Audiobook listen. Really enjoyed this book as someone who lives in philly, specifically in the neighborhood this book focuses on. I liked the mystery and the slow reveal of some of the larger plot points, or twists. Didn’t super love the ending but I’m not a reader who loves a happy ending. Overall good book and looking forward to seeing the show!
frannyfran's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Drug abuse
coercion, abuse of powerelliedegarmo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
eyreibreathe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
What was the last book that shattered you? When I added Long Bright River to my TBR back in 2019, I knew I would need to emotionally prepare for this read. It took me nearly five years and a little nudge from Moore's recent release (The God of the Woods - one of my favorites this year!) to finally pick up this long-neglected book. It was well worth the wait, friends. This book was simply stunning.
Through Long Bright River, I gained a visceral, first-hand glimpse into the opioid crisis. The narrative follows two sisters on opposite sides of the epidemic: Mickey, a Philadelphia beat cop who witnesses the devastation daily, and her younger sister Kacey, long trapped in the grips of addiction. Seeing both sides allows readers to fully experience the destruction, despair, and agony that permeate this crisis - for both the addicts and their anguished families.
Gritty, dark, and profoundly eye-opening, Long Bright River is a book I will not soon forget.
Through Long Bright River, I gained a visceral, first-hand glimpse into the opioid crisis. The narrative follows two sisters on opposite sides of the epidemic: Mickey, a Philadelphia beat cop who witnesses the devastation daily, and her younger sister Kacey, long trapped in the grips of addiction. Seeing both sides allows readers to fully experience the destruction, despair, and agony that permeate this crisis - for both the addicts and their anguished families.
Gritty, dark, and profoundly eye-opening, Long Bright River is a book I will not soon forget.