A review by booktalkwithkarla
Long Bright River by Liz Moore

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

“This was the secret I learned that day: none of them wanted to be saved. They all want to sink backward toward the earth again, to be swallowed by the ground, to keep sleeping.”

“… but he’s not all bad. Almost nobody is.”

Mickey is a cop and Kacey is an addict. Long Bright River is their story of growing up as sisters and then their lives of survival, as Mickey attempts to solve a series of murders and save her sister. 

Liz Moore writes both sisters so well in this modern day retelling of the prodigal son. Her writing is beautiful and poignant. The mystery is solid and I had to know what happened. I cared about all the characters (even Gee) because Moore writes people with depth. 

This is a great read. I wanted to start again at the beginning when I turned the last page. I cried and prayed for everyone to be okay. Outstanding writing. Outstanding book.