Go as a River by Shelley Read

Go as a River

Shelley Read

299 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

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A riveting and deeply moving debut--a love story in the spirit of Where the Crawdads Sing--that is both a stunning exploration of the natural world and an unforgettable coming-of-age novel.Victoria Nash is just a teenager in the 1940s, but she run...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,051 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 69%
reflective 64%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 30%
challenging 23%
adventurous 17%
dark 14%
tense 12%
informative 4%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 24%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.24

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