There are Rivers in the Sky: The beautiful Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Island of Missing Trees & BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick
Aug 2024 · Random House
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The new novel from the Booker-shortlisted, internationally bestselling author of The Island of Missing Trees and 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World
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There Are Rivers in the Sky is a rich, sweeping novel set between the 19th century and modern times, about love and loss, memory and erasure, hurt and healing, centred around three enchanting characters living on the banks of the River Thames and the River Tigris – their lives all curiously touched by the epic of Gilgamesh.
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WINNER OF THE INAUGURAL GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GOOD BOOKS SPRING COLLECTION
FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL FICTION
‘Elif Shafak is a unique and powerful voice in world literature’ Ian McEwan
'Shafak makes a new home for us in words' Colum McCann
'One of the best writers in the world today' Hanif Kureishi
*****
There Are Rivers in the Sky is a rich, sweeping novel set between the 19th century and modern times, about love and loss, memory and erasure, hurt and healing, centred around three enchanting characters living on the banks of the River Thames and the River Tigris – their lives all curiously touched by the epic of Gilgamesh.
*****
WINNER OF THE INAUGURAL GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GOOD BOOKS SPRING COLLECTION
FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL FICTION
‘Elif Shafak is a unique and powerful voice in world literature’ Ian McEwan
'Shafak makes a new home for us in words' Colum McCann
'One of the best writers in the world today' Hanif Kureishi
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4.9
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Asma Fahid Iqbal
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January 12, 2025
A phenomenonal read. Exceptionally well written and thought out book. It is clear the immense research Elif completed to execute this book, which is beautifully presented. The linking of the three protagonists is effective, and it was nice to see the book end on a positive note. Also, there is so much non-fiction to consider that it left me researching and thinking further, this book has left quite the mark on me. Highly recommended!
Dr Shaista Hamid
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August 31, 2024
brilliantly and eloquently written. a real masterpiece on what may seem so simple -the concept of water- yet is filled with complexities. this book draws you into different timelines but seamlessly weaves them together. another masterpiece by Elif Shafak
Nasser Kanbar
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January 29, 2025
amazing novel.
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