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Summary & Analysis - Once Upon A River: Based On The Book By Diane Setterfield

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Duration: 27min
Language: English
Format
Category: Personal Development

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

ONCE UPON A RIVER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY DIANE SETTERFIELD

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Story Begins

The Corpse Without a Story

The Miracle

The Story Travels

Tributaries

What Do You Make of It?

Mrs. Vaughan and the River Goblins

A Well-Practiced Tale

Lily's Nightmare

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield is a captivating tale set along the Thames River, where a small town is shaken by the mysterious revival of a drowned child. The story weaves together elements of folklore, mystery, and family secrets as the child’s origins are questioned by the townsfolk. Themes of life, death, and rebirth run throughout the narrative, exploring the blurred lines between science and the supernatural. At its core, the novel examines the power of storytelling and how it shapes the lives and relationships of the characters, drawing them into an intricate, emotional journey.

Release date

Audiobook: 8 January 2025