A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean
and Other Stories
The book is a semi-autobiographical story that explores the lives of two brothers growing up in early 20th-century Montana under the stern watch of their minister father. The narrative beautifully intertwines the art of fly fishing with profound philosophical reflections on life, relationships, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Set against the majestic backdrop of the Montana wilderness, the story delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the pursuit of redemption through the lens of the brothers' contrasting life choices and destinies.
The 8916th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 104-240
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - A River Runs Through It And Other Stories
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 11th on The Top 100 Sports Books of All Time (Sports Illustrated)
- 20th on 100 Best Western(United States) Works of Fiction (San Francisco Chronicle)
- 6403rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the 20th Century (and Beyond) in English (Counterpunch)
- 150 Great Reads (The Spokesman-Review Spokane Chronicle )