There Are Rivers in the Sky follows three extraordinary characters linked through the centuries by a single drop of water. In mid-1800s London we follow Arthur, a boy from the slums with a remarkable memory and a keen interest in the ancient city of Nineveh. In 2014 we follow Narin, a young girl living in Turkey whose grandmother is determined to have her baptized in the holy city of Lalish in Iraq. Finally, in 2018 we follow Zaleekah, a water scientist contemplating her life as she moves into a houseboat on the Thames. Shafak brilliantly weaves the stories of these characters together with fascinating history about Mesopotamia, ancient artifacts, and the mighty rivers of our world. I loved this so much and was completely blown away by Shafak’s lyrical writing and phenomenal storytelling. Thank you so much @aaknopf for my #gifted copy.