Reply To: What did you think of “The Frozen River” and why?
Great points, Nancy and Libby! And all spot-on.
There were many themes that resonated with me in this book, and you have neatly summarized so many of them. I was immediately drawn into this book by its narrative; the initial prologue of the murder, with its 3rd person narration, put me in a certain mind frame as an observer (like the fox!) but then switching into the mind and thoughts of Martha afterwards really pulled me in. I was drawn to her character for many reasons; she’s a woman in a medical profession, capable and knowledgeable yet constantly being undervalued and dismissed, merely because of her sex (very relatable to me!); I was rooting for her right from the beginning. I enjoyed the well-drawn details and atmosphere that AL created, immersing me into that era, without jarring anachronisms that might pull me out of the story. The murder mystery was intriguing, the characters well-drawn and many were totally endearing, and the book was hard to put down. Once finished, it led me to research further about the real Martha, and that enhanced my enjoyment of this marvelous story even further.
