When Gabriel was a young boy, a horrific experience happened at The River. He watched his father drown trying to save another. He and his mother move, but Gabriel can't get The River out of his head. He's angry, resentful and sad. He turns within himself, only speaking with a friend and his mom and teachers.
As he grows up, the experience never leaves his head. So when his friend implores him to go to The River for camping, Gabriel finally relents. There, he finds pleasure and meets someone new. He finds happiness, but can he forgive the man who lived, whom his dad died saving?
A book about forgiveness and healing, The River is a beautiful read that I hated to see end; I was so caught up in Gabriel's life. There isn't a large overtone of God in the book, it's more of a subliminal message - one the reader can make for himself. Chock-full of emotion, descriptive writing and memorable characters, namely Gabriel, The River is a highly recommended read. And the cover/binding of the paperback I read was unexpected - it's spectacular!
As he grows up, the experience never leaves his head. So when his friend implores him to go to The River for camping, Gabriel finally relents. There, he finds pleasure and meets someone new. He finds happiness, but can he forgive the man who lived, whom his dad died saving?
A book about forgiveness and healing, The River is a beautiful read that I hated to see end; I was so caught up in Gabriel's life. There isn't a large overtone of God in the book, it's more of a subliminal message - one the reader can make for himself. Chock-full of emotion, descriptive writing and memorable characters, namely Gabriel, The River is a highly recommended read. And the cover/binding of the paperback I read was unexpected - it's spectacular!
