Riding the Flume

Patricia Curtis Pfitsch

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In Riding the Flume, the story is set in the early 1900s and centers around a young girl named Marnie, who lives in a small town in the Pacific Northwest. The novel explores her coming-of-age journey amidst the backdrop of a booming timber industry. Marnie’s life is shaped by the challenges of rural life, her family’s struggles, and her dreams of a future beyond the confines of her small town. As Marnie grows older, she grapples with the complex relationships in her life, including with her father, who is a logger, and her best friend, whom she has a complicated and evolving bond with. The novel vividly captures the hardships faced by families working in the timber industry, as well as the broader societal changes during this time.

Marnie’s story is also one of self-discovery as she comes to understand her place in the world and the responsibilities she must face. The novel delves deeply into themes of loyalty, love, and identity, all while highlighting the environmental impact of logging and the conflicts between progress and preservation. As the young protagonist rides the dangerous flume of the logging industry, she learns valuable life lessons about resilience, sacrifice, and the courage to follow one's dreams. This historical fiction captures the spirit of a bygone era and paints a compelling portrait of a young woman’s determination to create a better life for herself despite the hardships of the world around her.