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.
Date of publication: 18 July 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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