Book Write Up: Long Bright River

Long Bright River by Liz Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have mixed thoughts about Liz Moore's Long Bright River. It dives into a complex relationship of sisters trying to get by in the midst of the opioid crisis. The point of view is from the sister that is a cop, but unbelievably naive about police corruption and exploitation. 90% of the novel is a slow burn about the sisters' background and relationship, which is the strongest aspect of the novel. But then it rushes to a crime thriller ending that feels like a totally different novel in tone. People seem to really like this novel, so maybe this is pairing is just what the market/publishing industry required for people to be satisfied. *shrug*