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There Are Rivers in the Sky

by Elif Shafak

Rated 5 out of 5Alison's rating

A sweeping, lyrical novel exploring history, memory and the deep connections between people and place.

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A breathtaking, lyrical masterpiece

Reviewed 11 August 2025 messyreaderby messyreader Spoiler free

There Are Rivers in the Sky is an extraordinary novel. Lyrical, emotional and deeply thought-provoking, it explores love, loss and history in a way that feels both intimate and expansive.

Rating: 5/5

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