{"product_id":"books-the-river-why-by-david-james-duncan","title":"The River Why","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe classic novel of fly fishing and spirituality republished with a new Afterword by the author.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSince 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. \u003cbr\u003eGus 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. \u003cbr\u003eProfoundly reflective about our connection to nature and to one another, THE RIVER WHY is also a comedic rollercoaster. Like Gus, the reader emerges utterly changed, stripped bare by the journey Duncan so expertly navigates.","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53481129935121,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780316261227.jpg?v=1777556843","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-au\/products\/books-the-river-why-by-david-james-duncan","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}