The River Between Us

I used this book as my book club choice. All the members liked it very much and we had good discussions.We learnded a lot more about Civil War times and racial discrimination.

The River Between Us is filled with clear, evocative language, fascinating characters, and absorbing plot details. I cared what happened to the characters, and I learned a lot about the strains of living in a border region during the Civil War. Some of the cultural nuances I had not previously encountered, and I sympathized with those who had to walk very narrow lines. The difficulties for free people of color in the South were new to me; I value what I learned from their story. The River Between Us is an excellent, enlightening book.

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Richard Peck is my favorite author. Even though he writes for young readers, I love to read his books. They are entertaining and an easy/fast read, often with unexpected humor . This one was very different from other books of his that. I have read. Ireally enjoyed the mystery in this real life story of the Civil War. However If you are buying it for a young reader, I suggest you read it first or read it with him/her so you can explain the meeting of some characters and situations. But for me, an old retired teacher, I loved it!

Historical fiction, keeps the readers attention, will make you feel an array of emotions...Have not found a Richard Peck book my kids have not loved!

I read this book because it was one of my 13 year old granddaughter's summer reading books while we were at the beach together. I really did not know anything about the mulatto society in New Orleans or about the conflicts in the Caribbean. I love historical fiction and this was one of the best that I have read lately.

Richard Peck has done it again: created an enthralling story with characters that are living breathing people. They have strengths & weaknesses & take us to a time & place when North fought South & color drove people apart.

Richard Peck writes the best fiction for kids and this adult loves them too. This book is a different point of view of the Civil War we should remember.