The River Why
The River Why
Author: David James Duncan
Desc: This captivating and exuberant tale is told by Gus Orviston an irreverent young fly fisherman and one of the most appealing heroes in contemporary American fiction. Leaving behind a madcap fishing-obsessed family Gus decides to strike out on his own taking refuge in a secluded cabin on a remote riverbank to pursue his own fly-fishing passion with unrelenting zeal. But instead of finding fishing bliss Gus becomes increasingly troubled by the degradation of the natural world around him and by the spiritual barrenness of his own life. His desolation drives him on a reluctant quest for self-discovery and meaning ultimately fruitful beyond his wildest dreams. Here then is a funny sensitive unforgettable story about the relationships among men women the environment and the human soul.