The River We Remember
A Novel
$67.77
- Hardcover
432 pages
- Release Date
17 October 2023
Summary
AN EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE
In 1958, a small Minnesota town is rocked by a shocking murder, pouring fresh fuel on old grievances in this dazzling novel, an instant New York Times bestseller and “a work of art” (The Denver Post).
On Memorial Day in Jewel, Minnesota, the body of wealthy landowner Jimmy Quinn is found floating in the Alabaster River, dead from a shotgun blast. The investigation falls to Sheriff Brody Dern, a highly decorated war hero…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781982179212 |
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| ISBN-10: | 198217921X |
| Author: | William Kent Krueger |
| Publisher: | Atria Books |
| Imprint: | Atria Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 17 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 30mm |
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Critics Review
“[Krueger] is a fine storyteller, but it is his understanding of his characters and his sense of the past that make The River We Remember more than just a story. As novels go, this one is a work of art.”—The Denver Post
“The River We Remember may be [Krueger’s] magnum opus…deeply moving…intimate and epic in equal measure.” —Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
“William Kent Krueger’s page-turning, rewarding mystery The River We Remember is a superb exploration of the prejudices and complexities of post-World War II America.” —Bookpage (starred review)
“Absorbing… combines nostalgic settings with depictions of the lingering hardships and traumas of war and the home front … in the decade after WWII.” —Booklist (starred review)
“Tender, evocative.” —Shelf Awareness
“Krueger’s graceful prose coupled with his ability to delve deep into his characters’ inner lives makes The River We Remember a stand-out in a career of excellent novels…[The novel] ebbs and flows to a stunning ending that also is life affirming. This is a story not easily forgotten.” —Sun Sentinel
“Irresistible…Book clubs, here’s your next pick. Find The River We Remember, take it home and shut the door.” —Macro Eagle
“Historical fiction that resonates with our time makes for a great reading experience—especially when it’s done in the literary style of rich, careful language; realistic evocation of place; and deep exploration into character. William Kent Krueger has delivered just this combination in his latest standalone novel, The River We Remember.” —New York Journal of Books
About The Author
William Kent Krueger
William Kent Krueger is the New York Times bestselling author of The River We Remember, This Tender Land, Ordinary Grace (winner of the Edgar Award for best novel), and the original audio novella The Levee, as well as twenty acclaimed books in the Cork O’Connor mystery series, including Spirit Crossing, Fox Creek, and Lightning Strike. He lives in the Twin Cities with his family.
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