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Ride the River is a 1983 Western novel by Louis L'Amour, part of the Sackett series, and one of the few entries in that series featuring a female protagonist. The story follows Echo Sackett, a young Appalachian woman who travels from her Tennessee mountain home to Philadelphia to claim a family inheritance, confronting unfamiliar urban dangers and pursued by criminals intent on stealing her fortune. Published by Bantam Books, the novel explores themes of frontier self-reliance transplanted into a settled Eastern setting.
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How good is Ride the River?
Ride the River scores 7.12/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Western Novel category. Well-liked Sackett adventure with notable female lead; reader consensus is positive, though critical attention is limited and series formula shows.
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See our alternatives page for Ride the River for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Lando, The Daybreakers, Sackett.
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Is Ride the River worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.12/10, Ride the River is a solid option in Western Novel. See all Western Novel ranked.
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