The river why - david james duncan

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 Duncans 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 Northwests 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 rollercoaster.

Like Gus, the reader emerges utterly changed, stripped bare by the journey Duncan so expertly navigates.