A review by barnysanchez
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This novel is long, but it was worthwhile. The writing is exquisite, with passages and descriptions that touch and transport. At times, the development felt slow, but it all came together into a profoundly emotional finale. Bravo!