The Book of the River by Ian Watson

The Book of the River

Black Current #1

Ian Watson

240 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced
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The river cuts right across the known world, from the impassable Far Precipices to the sea. The people on one bank are cut off from those on the other, for the black current has the power to stop them crossing.Only women can travel repeatedly up a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.0

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