After River

by Donna Milner

Book Overview

Before River, everything was perfect. . . . Growing up on a Canadian dairy farm less than two miles from the American border, fifteen-year-old Natalie Ward knows little of the outside world. But her... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061463019
• ISBN13: 9780061463013
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

After River

A river is a natural stream of water that flows in a definite direction, shaping the landscape and in turn, being shaped by the different objects and events that it meets up with. Possibly this is the reason that Donna Milner chose this as the name for the American war protester who came to work on a Canadian dairy farm. This is a well written first novel that tells the story of love, commitment, accommodation, betrayal and forgiveness in a unique and powerful way.

A Wonderful Read

I couldn't wait to find out the end of this book. Although I did guess some of the compelling secrets, the final chapters took me by surprise. I compare this book to Mermaid Chair with its family secrets and the theme of forgiveness. A gem of a book....and I don't give 5* very often.

A Definate Buy!

First book written by this author. Bought it on a recommendation from the newspaper and it was one of the best books I've read to date. I know this author is coming out with another shortly and I for one am very anxious for it. This book is a definate "must read"!

Wonderful Book!

This is such a well-written book that it just floats off the pages as you read. The book is full of interesting characters and their unique positions in the family. I truly enjoyed reading it and was kind of sad when it was over. I can't wait to see what the author comes up with next!

Terrific debut author!

When one of our library patrons returned this, raved about it, and insisted I take it home and read it I thought, "Oh sure, I hear this all the time." This book was one of the exceptions - a truly wonderful, original story with many unexpected twists and turns. I literally could not put it down, reading it in one long Sunday afternoon marathon. Have your tissues ready - highly recommended.