The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris

The Sweetness of Water

Nathan Harris

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary emotional sad medium-paced

Description

In the dying days of the American Civil War, newly freed brothers Landry and Prentiss find themselves cast into the world without a penny to their names. Forced to hide out in the woods near their former Georgia plantation, they're soon discovered...

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Moods

emotional 84%
sad 68%
reflective 46%
dark 36%
tense 34%
hopeful 33%
challenging 29%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 13%
informative 7%
mysterious 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 29%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 31% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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