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nadia 's review for:
River East, River West
by Aube Rey Lescure
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a great debut! I was engaged every step of the way and enjoyed the two main POVs/timelines and how they intertwined. It felt like a unique expat story/perspective than one I've typically read before.
Current Women's Prize 2024 Fiction Shortlist rankings:
1. River East, River West
2. Soldier Sailor
3. Restless Dolly Maunder
Current Women's Prize 2024 Fiction Shortlist rankings:
1. River East, River West
2. Soldier Sailor
3. Restless Dolly Maunder
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt