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    The River We Remember: A Novel
    The River We Remember: A Novel
    The River We Remember: A Novel
    Audiobook13 hours

    The River We Remember: A Novel

    Written by William Kent Krueger

    Narrated by CJ Wilson

    4.5/5

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    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 who still carries the physical and emotional scars from his military service. Even before Dern has the results of the autopsy, vicious rumors begin to circulate that the killer must be Noah Bluestone, a Native American WWII veteran who has recently returned to Jewel with a Japanese wife. As suspicions and accusations mount and the town teeters on the edge of more violence, Dern struggles not only to find the truth of Quinn’s murder but also put to rest the demons from his own past.

    Caught up in the torrent of anger that sweeps through Jewel are a war widow and her adolescent son, the intrepid publisher of the local newspaper, an aging deputy, and a crusading female lawyer, all of whom struggle with their own tragic histories and harbor secrets that Quinn’s death threatens to expose.

    Both a complex, spellbinding mystery and a masterful portrait of mid-century American life that is “a novel to cherish” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis), The River We Remember offers an unflinching look at the wounds left by the wars we fight abroad and at home, a moving exploration of the ways in which we seek to heal, and a testament to the enduring power of the stories we tell about the places we call home.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateSep 5, 2023
    ISBN9781797161006
    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 nineteen acclaimed books in the Cork O’Connor mystery series, including Lightning Strike and Fox Creek. He lives in the Twin Cities with his family. Learn more at WilliamKentKrueger.com.

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    Reviews for The River We Remember

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be an amazing listen, with a talented author and captivating narration. The book delves into the history of prejudices and racism in small towns, with memorable characters and a beautiful depiction of the land and river. The story is heartfelt, compassionate, and tender, with excellent character development and a captivating storyline. The author's writing is powerful and immersive, bringing the rural community and its people to life. Overall, this book is a wonderful read that keeps readers glued and leaves a lasting impact.

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    • 5/5
      I absolutely loved this book! It took one or two chapters to get into it, but the narration was excellent and the story and character development was very enjoyable to listen to
    • 3/5
      This book was too slow for me. I did finish it and it got better as it went on, but character development took a very long time and was long and drawn out.
    • 5/5
      Excellent writing, enjoyable twist and turn. Narration was expertly done. Listen to it twice a year apart. That good.
    • 2/5
      Not a very good book. I was disappointed in it.
    • 5/5
      I love this author's stories and the imperfect but beautiful people in them.
    • 5/5
      I thought this book was going to be slow but it wasn't at all. The book was detailed but not too detailed, interesting and layered. VERY Well written learning about the character's backstory as the book progressed. Glad there was an epilogue I was wondering about Scott.
    • 5/5
      The hidden secrets of the characters in this community made the town feel very intense.
      I liked most of them very much. Especially Scott and Brody. The things that happened in their lives changed them forever.
      I liked mulling over their thoughts with them as they faced hard decisions and enjoyed the little peace they had.
      It’s a riveting story! One I won’t forget in a long time. Most of all I loved the way the community came together in the end.
    • 5/5
      I really liked this one, definitely gives me Capote vibes.
    • 4/5
      Such a good story, would highly recommend reading it. Peg
    • 4/5
      Like the character building and internal conflicts. Good read in my opinion.
    • 5/5
      This is the best Kruger I have read/heard. Such a wonderful story. Thank you
    • 5/5
      Excellent story. Well written. Best I've heard in a very long time.
    • 5/5
      Because I am about the same age as Mr. Krueger, I was able to relate with his words. I am set to start another of his books.
    • 5/5
      Top of the line…. I love the main reader also
    • 4/5
      Excellent book. I rarely give a book more than three stars, so four stars means I thought it was excellent. Five stars are reviewed for books that are truly literature and are destined to be classics, if they already aren’t.

      This book has great plot and character development and doesn’t insult the reader with eye rollingly ridiculous “factual” liberties. And only very rarely is it “over written”, which is when the author writes in a way that mostly just shows off what a great writer they are, or how enlightened they are, etc - essentially, writing to appease their own ego. All writers do this, and some do it so much that I want to beat my head against the wall (it gets cheesy). I only noticed it once or twice in this book, which is incredibly rare.
    • 5/5
      A great book with excellent character development and story-telling appeal
    • 5/5
      Really good book! Great character development & very interesting story line!!!!
    • 5/5
      I absolutely Adored it. Literally could not stop listening to it.
    • 5/5
      Amazing listen. I have tears in my eyes. What a talented author!
    • 5/5
      It was a beautiful heartfelt book full of compassion and tenderness.
    • 5/5
      Mr. Krueger writes about the land and its people so well. The novels that are set in Minnesota are my favorites.
    • 5/5
      Amazing story!!! Really enjoyed listening!! Narration was wonderful!!! Very good!
    • 5/5
      Excellent read!!! The author paints a beautiful picture with words to keep a picture in your mind long after you put the book down. 10/10!
    • 5/5
      The storyteller.
      It’s been along time since I’ve read such a compelling book. One that I fought to put down when I needed to do errands, housekeeping, go to bed, etc.
      Great read. Once again not disappointed .
    • 4/5
      4.5 Drew me right in. The author of This Tender Land won me over again
    • 5/5
      so many layers. scary, loving and just beautiful. a saga from just after the wars. And to top this off. It is read by an amazing narrator, CJ Wilson.
      I hope you like and choose this book. It is a long read worth every minute and page turned.
    • 4/5
      I want to give 4.5 stars…but that’s not an option. This tragic story was riveting; full of complex characters and descriptive imagery. I grew used to the narrator’s voice and style by the end, but I did find it difficult in the first half of the book to get past the intonation he gave many characters’s lines, making them sound unnecessarily argumentative, or unintelligent. This was particularly true of his interpretation of the female characters. It did improve as the story progressed—I’ll give him that. And I plan on looking for other books by this author, so overall I suppose I recommend the listen.

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    • 5/5
      such a nice surprise. i think i saw the title on bookbub and saved it for my next up after reading their little synopsis. i sure am glad i did. the narrator has a soothe as silk voice and the story is as full of twists and turns as the river in the title. give this one a shot. i think you will be glad you did.

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    • 5/5
      I've read all of William Kent Krueger's books and there was only one I didn't think rose to the same level of quality. This was not that book. This book was richly descriptive, surrendering new evidence and information only once you assumed the current was pointing you in a different direction. Very well done.

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    • 5/5
      Wonderful. A lyrical book, in both the flow of the story and the reading. I have read many of William Kent Kruger’s books, and I think this is his most powerful. The story itself kept me turning pages, and I felt immersed in the rural community and the lands and river. They are visually and aurally alive. Most of all though, I loved the characters. They embodied the cruelty and frailty and the courage, generosity and stoicism of so many ordinary/extraordinary lives. I did not want to say goodbye to any of them!

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