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William Kent Krueger
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The River We Remember - Summary
On Memorial Day in Jewel, Minnesota, wealthy resident Jimmy Quinn is found dead in the Alabaster River. Sheriff Brody Dern, a war veteran haunted by his past, must solve the murder while navigating small-town prejudices and long-buried secrets. The investigation reveals deep tensions in the community, particularly surrounding a Native American veteran Noah Bluestone who becomes a suspect.
Key Themes
The Haunting Legacy of War
The novel explores the profound and enduring impact of war on individuals and communities, focusing on veterans' struggles with PTSD, survivor's guilt, and reintegration into society. The trauma of war is shown to affect multiple generations and shape community perceptions.
The Venom of Prejudice and the Search for Justice
The story examines racial tensions and systemic bias through the immediate suspicion cast on Noah Bluestone, a Native American veteran. This reveals the deep-seated prejudices lurking beneath the surface of the seemingly idyllic town.
The Power and Fragility of Memory
The narrative explores how memory shapes identities, influences perceptions, and connects people to their past. Both individual and collective memories are portrayed as sources of both comfort and pain in understanding the present.
FAQ's
While 'The River We Remember' features recurring characters from William Kent Krueger's Cork O'Connor series, it is a standalone novel that can be enjoyed independently.
The book is a mystery novel with elements of literary fiction. It combines a compelling whodunit plot with a nuanced exploration of complex themes such as war, prejudice, and memory.
The novel takes place in the fictional town of Jewel, Minnesota, primarily during the present day, with flashbacks to significant events in the past, particularly the Vietnam War era.
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