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# The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick

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Review: A Must Read for Those Who Love Historical Fiction! - One of the very best novels I've read in years, and I read a LOT! Every member of my Book Club (there are 11 of us) gave it 5 stars, as do I. Lawton does a superb job of transporting the reader back to this place and time in history with intricate details of what life was like for people in Maine in the 1800s. Her engaging details of the realities of everyday life, the harsh weather and the oppression women faced at that time reveal the inner strength many women possessed. Although this is a fiction novel, it is based on an actual midwife's life, and we are left in awe of the iron will and compassionate work of the main character. A 'not to be missed' tale told by a master storyteller.
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 | #3,360 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Historical Fiction (Books) #1 in Women Sleuths (Books) #34 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (101,358) |
| 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 Must Read for Those Who Love Historical Fiction!
*by M***C on November 25, 2025*

One of the very best novels I've read in years, and I read a LOT! Every member of my Book Club (there are 11 of us) gave it 5 stars, as do I. Lawton does a superb job of transporting the reader back to this place and time in history with intricate details of what life was like for people in Maine in the 1800s. Her engaging details of the realities of everyday life, the harsh weather and the oppression women faced at that time reveal the inner strength many women possessed. Although this is a fiction novel, it is based on an actual midwife's life, and we are left in awe of the iron will and compassionate work of the main character. A 'not to be missed' tale told by a master storyteller.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly Wonderful
*by P***S on December 22, 2025*

I do not generally read historical novels and haven't for some time, but this one was outstanding. In the past, I have found historical novels to be very dry. A recommendation from TikTok. it intrigued me, so I took a break from my usual reading of sapphic romance novels. all I can say is that I am glad I did. The story of Martha Ballard should make every woman who reads it PROUD. She was a formidable woman. The story is riveting, surprising in some ways, and yet the results of the trials are expected. The midwife adventures of Martha Ballard are expertly told, so vivid, so intense. I will read more from this author if this is an example of her work. Love the Author's Notes at the end.

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