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A review by juanat77
There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
There are Rivers in the sky by Elif Shafak
Phenomenal storytelling! There are Rivers in the Sky has three POVs from different locations and different time periods which are connected to Mesopotamia and a single drop of water. The author seamlessly ties the plot together. I learned so much about history and geography which influenced me to do further research of my own.
It is beautifully written and the stories are quite emotional and there are heavyweight issues throughout the story. I was fascinated about the history of Mesopotamia, cuneiform writing and the two rivers: Tigris and Thames.
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
4 stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#NetGalley #thereareriversinthesky #elishafak
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail