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Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
Just River by Sara B. Fraser is comedy writing at its best. The Otis River flows through a small city called Wattsville, a city full of ordinary people – or so you might think. Carol is a stress-eating cashier with a daughter called Garnet. When Garnet is put in prison for trying to defend herself, Carol’s friend Sam steps in to help Carol. Sam is a cross-dresser, and his and Carol’s efforts to free Garnet don’t come without consequences. Innocent people take the blame for what they do, and when parole for Garnet looks like nothing more than a pipe dream, her life is put in peril. The only thing that can save them is the river, but they all need to be good swimmers to reach the other side.
Just River by Sara B. Fraser is a wonderfully written story with plenty of action. It’s safe to say that it’s all go from the first to the last pages. I loved the characters who seemed so real and relatable, comfortable in their own skins, especially cross-dressing Sam. It’s a story of people pulling together to help one another, of growing in courage and self-esteem. There are several threads to this plot, each seemingly unrelated but all coming together to create a masterpiece. This vividly written tale gives us an insight into life in a small backwater town, with accurate descriptions that make you feel like you are living there. You’ll either love or hate the characters; there won’t be any in-betweens, but you’ll be rooting for Carol and Garnet all the way through. A thoroughly enjoyable story, and the perfect way to pass a few hours.
