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432 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316261227
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 29 March 2016
Description
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,...
Community Reviews Summary of 513 reviews
Moods
funny 53%
emotional 42%
inspiring 42%
hopeful 38%
lighthearted 34%
adventurous 23%
challenging 19%
relaxing 19%
sad 7%
informative 3%
Pace
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
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432 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316261227
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 29 March 2016
Description
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,...
Community Reviews Summary of 513 reviews
Moods
funny 53%
emotional 42%
inspiring 42%
hopeful 38%
lighthearted 34%
adventurous 23%
challenging 19%
relaxing 19%
sad 7%
informative 3%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.