The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

The Frozen River

Ariel Lawhon with Jane Oppenheimer (Narrator), Ariel Lawhon (Narrator)

15 hours, 6 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical thriller emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who investigates a shocking murder that unhing...

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Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
mysterious 61%
tense 43%
reflective 37%
adventurous 35%
informative 34%
inspiring 33%
challenging 31%
dark 29%
sad 26%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 14%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 15% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.61

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