Heller immerses the reader in a world that is so remote and fragile, it’s hard to understand why anyone would visit it. And when a man suddenly appears, claiming his wife has vanished, the fight against nature’s destructive power becomes entangled with a much deadlier game of cat and mouse.įrom the very first page, The River is steeped with a tension that does not let up until the last word. When they decide to take time off university and canoe down the Maskwa River in northern Canada, they anticipate the ultimate wilderness experience.īut as a raging wildfire starts to make its way towards them, their expedition becomes a desperate race for survival. Wynn and Jack have been best friends since their first day of college, brought together by their shared love of books and the great outdoors. I’m delighted to be sharing my review of Peter Heller’s The River today.
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