Go as a River

By Shelley Read | Publisher: Transworld

About the book

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This breathtaking story of love, loss and survival has captured the hearts of readers around the world. Perfect for readers of Where the Crawdads Sing, The Berry Pickers and The Frozen River.

'Tragic, uplifting and completely unforgettable.' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry

'A sweeping story of survival and becoming.' Women's Prize for Fiction

'Spellbinding.' The Times
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AN EMOTIONAL TALE OF FIRST LOVE, COURAGE AND THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE

Colorado, 1948. Victoria Nash is the only woman in a family of troubled men, tending her family's peach farm in a landscape of astonishing beauty and hardship.

When she meets a mysterious young drifter, their connection is immediate. Their love is undeniable. But when tragedy tears them apart, Victoria is forced to leave everything she has ever known. Her extraordinary journey will ultimately lead her to a Colorado town destined to disappear beneath the waters of a vast reservoir.

Inspired by a true story, Go as a River is an unforgettable coming-of-age novel about first love, family, the healing power of nature, resilience and the courage to begin again.

Readers love Go as a River:

*****'A book that will stay with me forever.'

*****'Oh, how I loved this book. I'll be giving it to all my family.'

*****'A book to be treasured.'

***** 'An incredible read. Emotional, heartbreaking and completely real.'

***** 'From the moment I started reading, I found it impossible to put down.'

***** 'A beautiful book.'

Editions of Go as a River

Hardcover
ISBN 9780857529404
Paperback
ISBN 9781804991800
Paperback
ISBN 9780857529411
EBook
ISBN 9781529905977
EBook
ISBN 9781529914689
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781529907735

Read an Excerpt

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK
OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE

This breathtaking story of love, loss and survival has captured the hearts of readers around the world. Perfect for readers of Where the Crawdads Sing, The Berry Pickers and The Frozen River.

'Tragic, uplifting and completely unforgettable.' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry

'A sweeping story of survival and becoming.' Women's Prize for Fiction

'Spellbinding.' The Times
________

AN EMOTIONAL TALE OF FIRST LOVE, COURAGE AND THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE

Colorado, 1948. Victoria Nash is the only woman in a family of troubled men, tending her family's peach farm in a landscape of astonishing beauty and hardship.

When she meets a mysterious young drifter, their connection is immediate. Their love is undeniable. But when tragedy tears them apart, Victoria is forced to leave everything she has ever known. Her extraordinary journey will ultimately lead her to a Colorado town destined to disappear beneath the waters of a vast reservoir.

Inspired by a true story, Go as a River is an unforgettable coming-of-age novel about first love, family, the healing power of nature, resilience and the courage to begin again.

Readers love Go as a River:

*****'A book that will stay with me forever.'

*****'Oh, how I loved this book. I'll be giving it to all my family.'

*****'A book to be treasured.'

***** 'An incredible read. Emotional, heartbreaking and completely real.'

***** 'From the moment I started reading, I found it impossible to put down.'

***** 'A beautiful book.'

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Go as a River about?

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK
OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE

This breathtaking story of love, loss and survival has captured the hearts of readers around the world. Perfect for readers of Where the Crawdads Sing, The Berry Pickers and The Frozen River.

'Tragic, uplifting and completely unforgettable.' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry

'A sweeping story of survival and becoming.' Women's Prize for Fiction

'Spellbinding.' The Times
________

AN EMOTIONAL TALE OF FIRST LOVE, COURAGE AND THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE

Colorado, 1948. Victoria Nash is the only woman in a family of troubled men, tending her family's peach farm in a landscape of astonishing beauty and hardship.

When she meets a mysterious young drifter, their connection is immediate. Their love is undeniable. But when tragedy tears them apart, Victoria is forced to leave everything she has ever known. Her extraordinary journey will ultimately lead her to a Colorado town destined to disappear beneath the waters of a vast reservoir.

Inspired by a true story, Go as a River is an unforgettable coming-of-age novel about first love, family, the healing power of nature, resilience and the courage to begin again.

Readers love Go as a River:

*****'A book that will stay with me forever.'

*****'Oh, how I loved this book. I'll be giving it to all my family.'

*****'A book to be treasured.'

***** 'An incredible read. Emotional, heartbreaking and completely real.'

***** 'From the moment I started reading, I found it impossible to put down.'

***** 'A beautiful book.'

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Go as a River?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general

Where can I read a sample of Go as a River?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780857529404

How long is Go as a River and how many pages does it have?

Go as a River has 320 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Go as a River?

Shelley Read

Who is the Publisher of the book Go as a River?

Transworld

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Go as a River is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780857529404) and paperback(ISBN 9781804991800) and paperback(ISBN 9780857529411) and ebook(ISBN 9781529905977) and ebook(ISBN 9781529914689) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529907735)

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