Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon’s newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day.
Content Warnings: Rape, Sexual assault, Pregnancy
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Looks like an interesting read!
Good afternoon,
Are you able to say which date will be the meeting in January?
Hi Audrey, yes, for which chapter?
Sorry I didn’t saw your answer, it is for Denver
Found this book to be very distasteful. The author writes historical “fiction”, but still chooses to call a black woman a negroe. The author chose to write the book during a period when slavery in America was happening. She knows the word negro was used to mean less than.
I am listening to the audiobook. I appreciate the research that provides authenticity to the story and characters. Some of the prejudice against women are difficult to understand and the strong language used towards strong women like Martha is harsh, but I like that women like Martha don’t let men treat her this way. I like that she is very much self aware which serves her well in this era.