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# - The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick

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Review: A riveting historical madder mystery drama. - I loved the lyrical voice of the protagonist as it contrasted with her pragmatic nature. I felt immersed in the life of a knowledgeable midwife in the late 1700s and slowly fell in love with her family and strong loving husband. The theme of women’s rights in this time was a prominent part of this book as well as the lack of the same. The book was an enjoyable and satisfying mystery. I hated to come to the end and was thrilled to see it wrapped up so very well.
Review: Good Historical Novel - Overall this is a well-written historical novel. Lawhon's ability to create a strong sense of place and time with solid historical detail is admirable. Her characters are crafted very realistically, which is doubly important since the novel is based on actual people and events. Because of that, the story reads very easily and readers will be able to feel as if they truly know these people and can experience the story. I liked the emphasis on women's rights and their need for justice (and how often that's not the case). However, I strongly disliked two things. For one, Lawhon presents the people of the late 1700s falsely, saying at one point in the book that more first children were conceived outside of wedlock than within. Historians say something quite different: that no more than perhaps a third (and definitely less than half) of all first children in that place and time were conceived outside of marriage. Though both Lawhon and historians agree that these pre-wedlock conceptions were almost always quickly legitimized with a trip to the altar. Given the author's generally solid historical detail, this felt like a deliberate attempt to misrepresent the truth. Whether it was or not, it was annoying. Secondly, she has several comments and scenes that are unnecessarily lewd. I know that's often the norm in historical fiction—one of the main reasons I dislike the genre—but it took away from the tone of the story and felt contrived. That said though, these weren't the entirety of the novel and I'd still give it four stars overall.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,000 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Women Sleuths (Books) #2 in Historical Fiction (Books) #22 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (102,887) |
| Dimensions  | 6.4 x 1.55 x 9.55 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0385546874 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0385546874 |
| Item Weight  | 1.6 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 448 pages |
| Publication date  | December 5, 2023 |
| Publisher  | Doubleday |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A riveting historical madder mystery drama.
*by D***H on January 28, 2026*

I loved the lyrical voice of the protagonist as it contrasted with her pragmatic nature. I felt immersed in the life of a knowledgeable midwife in the late 1700s and slowly fell in love with her family and strong loving husband. The theme of women’s rights in this time was a prominent part of this book as well as the lack of the same. The book was an enjoyable and satisfying mystery. I hated to come to the end and was thrilled to see it wrapped up so very well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Historical Novel
*by C***E on November 25, 2025*

Overall this is a well-written historical novel. Lawhon's ability to create a strong sense of place and time with solid historical detail is admirable. Her characters are crafted very realistically, which is doubly important since the novel is based on actual people and events. Because of that, the story reads very easily and readers will be able to feel as if they truly know these people and can experience the story. I liked the emphasis on women's rights and their need for justice (and how often that's not the case). However, I strongly disliked two things. For one, Lawhon presents the people of the late 1700s falsely, saying at one point in the book that more first children were conceived outside of wedlock than within. Historians say something quite different: that no more than perhaps a third (and definitely less than half) of all first children in that place and time were conceived outside of marriage. Though both Lawhon and historians agree that these pre-wedlock conceptions were almost always quickly legitimized with a trip to the altar. Given the author's generally solid historical detail, this felt like a deliberate attempt to misrepresent the truth. Whether it was or not, it was annoying. Secondly, she has several comments and scenes that are unnecessarily lewd. I know that's often the norm in historical fiction—one of the main reasons I dislike the genre—but it took away from the tone of the story and felt contrived. That said though, these weren't the entirety of the novel and I'd still give it four stars overall.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best read
*by V***A on January 25, 2026*

I cant put the book down The Frozen River is an engaging historical novel that blends rich period detail with a compelling mystery. Set in 1789 Maine, the story follows Martha Ballard, a determined midwife whose life becomes entwined with a chilling discovery a man found frozen in the river and the secrets that begin to unravel in her community. What stood out most to me was how vividly the time and place are depicted; the author brings early America to life with immersive descriptions of daily routines, midwifery, and community dynamics, without ever letting the history feel dry or distant. Martha is a thoughtful and grounded protagonist whose intelligence and resilience drive the narrative. Her voice adds emotional depth and authenticity, making her struggles and triumphs feel real. The mystery element adds steady intrigue that kept me turning pages, even when the pace settled into the quieter rhythms of colonial life. At times the story lingers on everyday details, which may feel slow to readers who prefer nonstop action, but for anyone who enjoys character-driven historical fiction with a strong sense of place, that slower pace only adds to the atmosphere. Overall, The Frozen River is a well-crafted, immersive read with thoughtful prose, a memorable heroine, and enough suspense to make it hard to put down especially if you enjoy historical fiction with heart and depth.

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