The Book of the River is a novel by Ian Watson published in 1984. Plot summary The Book of the River is a novel in which Yaleen is one of the women who sail in an immense river which cannot be crossed due to the gelatinous Black Current that runs its full length. Reception Dave Langford reviewed The Book of the River for White Dwarf #55, and stated that "Not exactly major Watson, but good-humoured and enormously readable." Reviews Review by Chris Morgan (1984) in Fantasy Review, August 1984 Review by K. V. Bailey (1984) in Vector 122 Review by Baird Searles (1986) in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, July 1986 Review by Don D'Ammassa (1986) in Science Fiction Chronicle, #86 November 1986 References 1984 British novels British science fiction novels Victor Gollancz Ltd books