Reply To: What did you think of “The Frozen River” and why?
Wonderfully said Nancy, Libby, and Susan. You all describe the overall themes so well! I liked the book very much. I think it had a strong opening and I was immediately intrigued by the murder, Martha and her family. I admit my interest waned a little bit midway through because I found all the deliveries (births) got a bit repetitive and because it pulled me out of the main mystery. But that’s a minor point as the story picked back up again in the second half, and it ended as strongly as it began. I enjoyed many of the characters, even the villains. They are all well balanced and each unique in their own way. I also think Martha is a complex, interesting protagonist. I didn’t always like her, finding her sometimes too haughty, but at the same time she is also so wonderfully pragmatic. Her “don’t suffer fools” philosophy and her strength and courage make her a very interesting character to follow. Just like you Susan, I was rooting for her.
