David James Duncan’s first novel has gained an increas-ingly wide audience over the yearssome might even call it a following. This coming-of-age tale of Gus Orviston’s search for the Pacific Northwest’s elusive steelhead, a metaphor for Gus’s internal quest for self-knowledge, appeals to all who cherish a good yarn and memorable characters. Uncle Zeke’s colorful rendition of Gus’s conception on the banks of the Deschutes River is itself worth the price of purchase.
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