Once Upon a River

Main Ideas

• The power of stories and myths: the book explores how stories and myths shape our perception of reality and influence people's lives.
• The mystery and magic of the River Thames: the river serves as a symbol and source of mystical events, connecting the characters' fates.
• Identity and belonging: a central theme of the book is the search for one's place in the world and understanding one's true essence.
• Family and love: an exploration of various forms of familial bonds and love, both blood-related and found.
• Life and death: the book touches on questions of life, death, and rebirth, exploring the boundaries between them.