“The storyline is intriguing and you find yourself caring about the people you meet, but it is this young author’s ability to paint pictures with words that make River House worthy of an award. Lawrence can cover a couple months’ time within a short chapter, and leave the reader feeling in possession of intimate knowledge of how each day played out—not through a barrage of details, but rather the artful mix of capturing the moment while never losing touch with the overall experience. The writing is gritty, honest and continually engaging.”—Brad Smith, Paulina Springs Book Company, with locations in Sisters and Redmond, OR
This book was selected by a committee of Northwest indie booksellers for its 2010 Shortlist.