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A review by happiestwhenreading
There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
5.0
I was first introduced to Shafak when I read 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World - a book I LOVED and remains on my “Favorites“ shelf. Though I haven’t read any of her other novels, I was so happy to receive this one in the mail and couldn’t read it fast enough. Though slightly intimidated by the size and scope of the book, I was instantly invested in the story and couldn’t put it down.
It starts with a single drop of water. That drop begins a tale that weaves through three main characters, several different countries, and through centuries of time. Ultimately, we learn about the ancient city of Nineveh and Mesopotamia - believed to be the center of civilization.
Once again, Shafak stuns her readers with lyrical prose; themes of connection and love; and a belief that we must learn from the past to change the future. Even though this book was about 500 pages long, I could have remained with these characters and in this story for much longer.
Reminiscent of The Convent of Water, this one will be a favorite of the year!
It starts with a single drop of water. That drop begins a tale that weaves through three main characters, several different countries, and through centuries of time. Ultimately, we learn about the ancient city of Nineveh and Mesopotamia - believed to be the center of civilization.
Once again, Shafak stuns her readers with lyrical prose; themes of connection and love; and a belief that we must learn from the past to change the future. Even though this book was about 500 pages long, I could have remained with these characters and in this story for much longer.
Reminiscent of The Convent of Water, this one will be a favorite of the year!