How does a child disappearing affect a family? How does it affect the child?

You have an inkling about what happens to Ruthie at the beginning of the novel, but you’re left wondering why, and how. The story portrays one mother’s love, another family’s loss, lies, and finding the truth. I expected to love it as so many others did and while the story itself was intriguing, it was slower than I prefer and I didn’t particularly connect with any of the characters. That said, it made me wonder about the similar stories indigenous families are known to have experienced. 

The Berry Pickers is a complex, dual-POV, almost-mystery. I know it’ll be highly discussed in book clubs all over.