(Knopf Publishing Group)If you read “The River” by Peter Heller, you will have a good idea of just what kind of literary territory you are venturing into — polished prose, erudite literary references, realistic characterizations, and high outdoor adventure drama. Buckle up, and step into your waders, for in this scenario, Jack has taken a late-season job as a fly-fishing guide as a very posh western resort situated on a pristine stretch of river. The previous guide left under murky circumstances and almost … (read more)
