
The River Why
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Dick Hill
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, and the quest for self-discovery, written in a voice as distinct and powerful as any in American letters.
Gus Orviston is a young fly fisherman who leaves behind his comically schizoid family to find his own path. Taking refuge in a remote cabin, he sets out in pursuit of the Pacific Northwest's elusive steelhead. But what begins as a physical quarry becomes a spiritual one as his quest for self-knowledge batters him with unforeseeable experiences.
Profoundly reflective about our connection to nature and to one another, The River Why is also a comedic roller coaster. Like Gus, the listener emerges utterly changed, stripped bare by the journey Duncan so expertly navigates.
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Funny, relatable and touching.
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Distracting narrator but terrific story
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One of the best books of all time
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Great audible book
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Great fishing and oddball couple book.
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I Can't Listen to This
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When we fish, it is not the fish we are after.
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Surprising depth
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But a truly fantastic book. Both of David James Duncans books are worth the read.
Love the book, couldn't stand the narration.
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Loved the River Why
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