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Jan 1, 1983 · Kindle $11.99 Rate this book The River Why David James Duncan 4.22 11,790 ratings1,090 reviews Flyfishing genius Gus Orviston, seeking refuge from his stuffy, world-famous father and ripsnorting cowgirl mother, embarks on a reluctant quest for meaning that leads him to an astonishing task Genres FictionPhilosophyNatureNovels LiteratureHumorClassics
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The River Why is a 1983 novel by David James Duncan. While it starts off as a fishing story, The River Why turns into the story of a young person struggling to come to grips with the modern world. Plot summary A coming-of-age story narrated by Gus Orviston, a high school graduate and the oldest son in a fishing-crazed family.
- David James Duncan
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- 1983
- 1983
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Jan 1, 1983 · The River Why: Duncan, David James: 9780871563217: Amazon.com: Books Books › Literature & Fiction › History & Criticism Kindle $11.99 Available instantly Audiobook $0.00 with membership trial Hardcover $35.39 Paperback $15.37 Other Used, New, Collectible from $5.24 Buy used: $35.39 FREE delivery January 22 - 31 Or fastest delivery January 22 - 29
Sep 8, 2015 · 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.
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People: “A small national treasure.” The New York Times : “A whirlwind, madcap, humorous and sensitive novel.” Western Coast Review of Books : “The best thing to come out of Oregon since Nike running shoes.”
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Aug 20, 2021 · The River Why is a tale that gives a contemporary voice to the concerns and hopes of all living things on this beautiful, watery planet. It is the story of one man's search for meaning, for love, and for a sane way to live