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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!