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Literary Fiction · Melancholic

Two brothers, their father and fly-fishing in Montana

A River Runs Through It and Other Stories

by Norman Maclean

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1976Moderate readSteady pace

What it is about

Norman Maclean tells a story of two brothers and their minister father, with fly-fishing as a religion. The 1976 novella is a classic of American writing.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.

Themes: Brothers · Fishing · Montana

Screen adaptation

A River Runs Through It (1992)

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About the author

Norman Maclean1 book on Tori Books

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