Being relatively new to flyfishing, I was looking forward to this novel-chosen for our book group. I must admit I had high hopes, but was very disappointed in the storyline which would probably succeed better as a dramatic series on TV (read: "Dallas".) It could be set in Montana and have lovely scenes evoking the joys of flyfishing. A good ensemble cast could make this an interesting production. Unfortunately, on the written page, it fails for me, because even the joys of fishing are not well evoked and the plot is too predictable. Too bad. I guess I was hoping for something more like Norman Maclean or Wallace Stegner's writings. I will go back to those.If you want to read this novel, take it out of the library; you can always buy it later.