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The River Why
 

The River Why, Twentieth-Anniversary Edition

by David Duncan

David James Duncan's first novel has gained an increasingly wide audience over the years--some might even call it a following. This coming-of-age tale of Gus Orviston's search for the Pacific Northwest's elusive steelhead, a metaphor for Gus's internal quest for self-knowledge, appeals to all who cherish a good yarn and memorable characters. Uncle Zeke's colorful rendition of Gus's ... (read more)

Top tags: fiction,  spirituality,  humor,  fishing,  american lit (all tags)

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storydancer
  • Rated 5 stars

“This novel tells the story of young fishing prodigy Gus Orviston and his madcap, fishing-obsessed family. After graduating from high school, Gus leaves home so he can be free of distractions and devote himself entirely to fishing. In the process and despite himself, Gus comes to discover the joys of community, romantic love, and eventually, God.

It’s hard for me to express just how much I love this book. One of the biggest reasons why is because it’s laugh-out-loud hysterical. ...”

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  • Rated 4.507813 stars
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  • ubi_caritas

    ubi_caritas said:

    “Huh, looky there, I can read what you guys are writing. What do you know. ”

    posted Wednesday, April 25 2007
  • Hansen

    hansen said:

    “No, I'm not finished with the River Why. It won't take me very long to finish though once I'm in Bremerton. I'll send it back to you guys as soon as I'm done. And yes, I am thoroughly enjoying it. I don't see how anyone wouldn't like it. It's a great book. I really like the humor in it. I was laughing by the second page.
    I suppose you could do what Emily has done... create your own group for books you've read but don't own.
    And yes. You're absolutely right about your sister and I. I really like her. She's a good woman. :)”

    posted Sunday, April 22 2007
  • Negahdron

    negahdron said:

    “Finished yet?

    Are you finished with River Why yet? Probably not, since you're working so hard and then when you're not working hard you're talking to or out with my sister. ; ) But do you love it so far? (The book, not my sister, silly.) I really need to re-read it.
    Do you know what bothers me about this program? I need a place for things I've read but don't own.

    --k

    ps-- To die. In the rain. ”

    posted Wednesday, April 18 2007
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