The River Why by David James Duncan

The River Why

David James Duncan

432 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction nature philosophy reflective slow-paced
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The classic novel of fly fishing and spirituality republished with a new Afterword by the author. Since its publication in 1983, The River Why has become a classic. David James Duncan's sweeping novel is a coming-of-age comedy about love, nature,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 513 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
funny 53%
emotional 42%
inspiring 42%
hopeful 38%
lighthearted 34%
adventurous 23%
challenging 19%
relaxing 19%
sad 7%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 48%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.09

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