A review by therainbowshelf
The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

Stunning prose highlighting grief, life, and finding ways to move on in the face of absolute tragedy. I liked this book, but it is not an easy read. If you’re looking for something thoughtful and beautifully written, or something to channel strong emotions through that’s outside of your own life, this is a great pick. I read it for a Storygraph reading challenge and didn’t regret it even though it has all the features I avoid period pieces for. I was a little disappointed in how  ableist tropes come into play in Landry’s story. 
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