The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris

The Sweetness of Water

Nathan Harris

560 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary emotional sad medium-paced
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The Sweetness of Water is ideal for readers who appreciate emotionally charged historical fiction that explores complex human connections and societal tensions in the aftermath of profound upheaval.

Description

In the spirit of The Known World and The Underground Railroad, "a miraculous debut" (Washington Post) and "a towering achievement of imagination" (CBS This Morning) about the unlikely bond between two freedmen who are brothers and the Georgia farm...

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Community Reviews

4.05
based on 5,173 reviews

Moods

emotional: 82%

sad: 67%

reflective: 49%

dark: 36%

tense: 35%

hopeful: 34%

challenging: 32%

adventurous: 20%

inspiring: 15%

informative: 8%

mysterious: 3%

funny: 1%

Pace

4% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
29% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
59% of readers chose A mix
31% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

59% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

96% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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