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em_magen 's review for:
The Covenant of Water
by Abraham Verghese
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
This was a masterpiece. I listened to the audiobook through Libby, and since it was so long (and I had to keep re-requesting it) t took quite awhile for me to get through. But I am so glad I stuck with it - it really came full circle in the end and some of the twists were completely jaw-dropping.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug abuse, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, War
Minor: Suicide