Reviews

Murder on the Red River by Marcie R. Rendon

caryambler's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

bernmetoacrisp's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

4.25

zarelaeda's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Cursing, Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Death

breeblue's review

lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

2.0

katkfern's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

shelbymarie516's review against another edition

4.0

I was expecting more folklore, but this was surprisingly real. She addresses many of today's issues without dramatic flare.

amberacks12's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This is a very quick murder mystery that is excellent at representing the tough hard boiled Cash with her rough past and good heart, and the open and empty farmlands that dominate the ND/MN border. I felt immersed in the setting and in the mind and experience of Cash. I highly recommend picking this one up if you’re into mystery/thrillers. 

Enjoyment:4
Educational value: 5
Emotional impact: 4
= 4.25

nadiamg_reads's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

While I didn’t dislike Murder on the Red River, it also didn’t stand out. 

There are a lot of books in this “mysterious with a misunderstood female lead” space, and I didn’t find this one unique enough to be memorable. 

alaskazed's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

katerino50's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75