In Zainab Merhi's evocative novel, a woman returns to her unique family home—a house floating on a river in southern Lebanon. This homecoming triggers a deluge of memories, forcing her to confront the past, family secrets, and the specter of war. The story masterfully explores themes of displacement, belonging, and the powerful, almost spiritual connection to one's roots. The river is not just a setting but a living character, a silent keeper of history and a mirror reflecting her own fragmented identity as she searches for reconciliation and peace.