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A review by jessies
Knife River: A Novel by Justine Champine
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Sisters Liz and Jess come together when their mother's remains are discovered 15 years after her disappearance. Jess left small town Knife River as soon as she could while Liz remained in their childhood home.
I wouldn't really call this book a mystery or a thriller. The pace is extremely slow. It's about the impact of trauma and grief. Both sister's lives are upended by their mother's disappearance, but handle it in totally different ways. Jess goes from girlfriend to girlfriend, never really connecting with anyone. Liz puts her life completely on hold. I loved seeing the sisters reconnect when Jess returns. They finally begin to understand each other.
It took me a week to read 40% of the book, then I read the last 60 in a day.
I wouldn't really call this book a mystery or a thriller. The pace is extremely slow. It's about the impact of trauma and grief. Both sister's lives are upended by their mother's disappearance, but handle it in totally different ways. Jess goes from girlfriend to girlfriend, never really connecting with anyone. Liz puts her life completely on hold. I loved seeing the sisters reconnect when Jess returns. They finally begin to understand each other.
It took me a week to read 40% of the book, then I read the last 60 in a day.