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Book Review of Riven

Riven
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I don't want my review of this book to sound cliche, but I don't think any words can accurately describe Riven. I have never, never been so impacted by a novel. It is the most powerful and moving novel I have ever read. By far. There are two stories told simultaneously, one heart-warming and one gut-wrenching. I don't say lightly that the ending was life-changing. The last several chapters I read through tears. It's raw, and sometimes disturbing, but it's also uplifting and encouraging. Every person everywhere must read this book at some point in their lives.