"The River We Remember may be [Krueger's] magnum opus...deeply moving...intimate and epic in equal measure." --Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
"Historical fiction that resonates with our time makes for a great reading experience--especially when it's done in the literary style of rich, careful language; realistic evocation of place; and deep exploration into character. William Kent Krueger has delivered just this combination in his latest standalone novel, The River We Remember." --New York Journal of Books
"Tender, evocative." --Shelf Awareness
"Absorbing. . . combines nostalgic settings with depictions of the lingering hardships and traumas of war and the home front . . . in the decade after WWII." --Booklist (starred review)
"[Krueger] is a fine storyteller, but it is his understanding of his characters and his sense of the past that make The River We Remember more than just a story. As novels go, this one is a work of art."--The Denver Post
"William Kent Krueger's page-turning, rewarding mystery The River We Remember is a superb exploration of the prejudices and complexities of post-World War II America." --Bookpage (starred review)
"Krueger's graceful prose coupled with his ability to delve deep into his characters' inner lives makes The River We Remember a stand-out in a career of excellent novels...[The novel] ebbs and flows to a stunning ending that also is life affirming. This is a story not easily forgotten." --Sun Sentinel
"Irresistible...Book clubs, here's your next pick. Find The River We Remember, take it home and shut the door." --Macro Eagle