A review by ros_scallydandler
There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak

adventurous challenging dark informative reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A labour of love. Shafak's passion about the history and issues she covers is admirable but her research sometimes weighs a bit heavily on the novel. Knowing the Epic of Gilgamesh added to my enjoyment.