A review by heathero621
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

emotional hopeful mysterious 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? No

4.25

This book takes place over many years and follows one family from the matriarch as a child to her granddaughter as an adult.  It takes place in India.  This book is right up my alley because I enjoy family dramas that take place over many years.  I liked the characters and each of their stories.  Verghese's writing was easy to get through and I looked forward to reading this novel.  There were some parts that were a little slow, but overall it was great read and it didn't feel like it was a little over 700 pages.  Verghese is a doctor and there was a lot of medical talk in the book, but it was never something that went over my head.