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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.