There Are Rivers in the Sky

Set against the backdrop of historical and contemporary struggles, the narrative weaves together the lives of three characters linked by the enduring legacy of the Epic of Gilgamesh. In ancient Nineveh, King Ashurbanipal's library gives rise to a timeless poem. In 1840 London, Arthur escapes poverty through his remarkable memory, while in 2014 Turkey, Narin faces the impending loss of her hearing amidst the chaos of ISIS. In 2018, Zaleekah confronts her own despair on a houseboat in London, finding hope through a book about her heritage. The rivers Tigris and Thames symbolize life and memory throughout their journeys.