A review by josiemi
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This book is a stunning work of art. It took me 4 months to get through, but it was worth it. It’s not the type of book I usually reach for, but it is beautifully written. The imagery of India is unparalleled and made me realize how little I know about this region of the world. The complexities of this family over generations is fascinating and I’m glad that I stuck with it, although part of me feels that this book might have been better as 2 volumes rather than compressed into one large book.
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