Go as a River by Shelley Read

Go as a River

Shelley Read

299 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

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Description

A riveting and deeply moving debut--a love story in the spirit of Where the Crawdads Sing--that is both a stunning exploration of the natural world and an unforgettable coming-of-age novel.Victoria Nash is just a teenager in the 1940s, but she run...

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Community Reviews Summary of 882 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 72%
reflective 68%
hopeful 45%
inspiring 32%
challenging 23%
adventurous 18%
tense 14%
dark 13%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 23%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24%

Average rating

4.31

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