Qu'est-ce que l'évolution ? : Le fleuve de la vie

Dawkins uses the river analogy to illustrate how genes propagate through time. I'm curious how this metaphor was developed and what other ideas influenced this framing.

The interweaving of history and biology added depth, but I wondered if it sometimes slowed the reading. How did others experience this balance?

His clarity and enthusiasm are evident, but I'm interested in what specific experiences or perspectives influenced his storytelling approach.