Kinsky, Esther

River

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ISBN 13:
9781945492174
author:
Kinsky, Esther
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Transit Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
357
Dimensions:
19.8 x 13.2 x 3 centimetres (0.3
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Fiction & Literature
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£14.32

Description

A poignant and evocative novel about the power of nature to shape our lives. Esther Kinsky's River is a meditation on memory, place, and the human experience.

The story follows a woman who moves to a London suburb near the River Lea, without knowing quite why or for how long. As she reflects on her life, she recalls the rivers she has encountered, from childhood memories of the Rhine to more recent experiences in Tel Aviv. Through these reminiscences, Kinsky explores the transience of human connection and the enduring beauty of the natural world.

With lyrical prose and a deep sense of observation, River is an ode to the land, the water, and the people who inhabit them. A book to be savoured and reflected upon, it invites readers to slow down and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.

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