THERE ARE RIVERS IN THE SKY by Elif Shafak

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There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak, a celebrated author known for The Island of Missing Trees and 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World, is a stunning addition to the Literary Fiction category. This novel weaves together a tale of loss, discovery, and the enduring power of water across centuries and continents.

The story begins in ancient Nineveh, where fragments of a forgotten poem. The Epic of Gilgamesh, lie hidden in the sand. Fast forward to Victorian London, where Arthur, born into poverty by the Thames, finds hope through his exceptional memory. His gift leads him to a printing press apprenticeship and eventually to a life-changing book, Nineveh and Its Remains.

In 2014 Turkey, Narin, a Yazidi girl living near the River Tigris, faces the horrors of war and is forced to flee with her grandmother. Their journey takes them across perilous lands in search of safety and their sacred homeland.

By 2018 in London, Zaleekhah, a hydrologist reeling from a failed marriage, finds herself living on a houseboat on the Thames. Her world seems devoid of hope until a surprising link to her past offers new possibilities.

Elif Shafak’s There Are Rivers in the Sky is a powerful exploration of how water connects lives and cultures. Reminding us that while water remembers, it is humans who forget. The novel’s lyrical storytelling and rich narrative span various times and places, making it a remarkable entry in the Literary Fiction genre.

Praise for the book includes:

• ‘Elif Shafak is a unique and powerful voice in world literature’ – Ian McEwan
• ‘An extraordinary novel, fresh and cleansing, like the rain bouncing off the metal roof of our lives’ – Colum McCann
• ‘Make place for Elif Shafak on your bookshelf. Make place for her in your heart too. You won’t regret it’ – Arundhati Roy
• ‘One of the best writers in the world today’ – Hanif Kureishi
• ‘A brilliant, unforgettable novel’ – Mary Beard

Elif Shafak’s There Are Rivers in the Sky is a must-read for anyone passionate about Literary Fiction and storytelling that transcends boundaries.