Author: Elif Shafak
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Genre: Literary fiction, sweeping historical and contemporary themes

Overview:There Are Rivers in the Sky is a richly woven novel that spans from the 19th century to modern times. It explores themes of love, loss, memory, erasure, hurt, and healing through the lives of three captivating characters living along the River Thames and the River Tigris. Their stories are intriguingly connected by the epic of Gilgamesh, adding mythic depth to their personal journeys.