A review by cheryllovesbooks
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

This is a sweeping historical novel set over 77 years in Kerala India. I loved the plot but even more, I loved the characters. Although some were flawed, all were engaging and compelling. I would have thought that such a long novel might be a challenge, but it was a real page-turner.