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OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SUBJECT OF A SIX-PART SUPER SOUL PODCAST SERIES HOSTED BY OPRAH WINFREY
From the New York Times-bestselling author of Cutting for Stone comes a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine, set in Kerala, South India, following three generations of a family seeking the answers to a strange secret
“One of the best books I’ve read in my entire life. It’s epic. It’s transportive . . . It was unputdownable!”—Oprah Winfrey, OprahDaily.com
The Covenant of Water is the long-awaited new novel by Abraham Verghese, the author of the major word-of-mouth bestseller Cutting for Stone, which has sold over 1.5 million copies in the United States alone and remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over two years.
Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, The Covenant of Water is set in Kerala, on South India’s Malabar Coast, and follows three generations of a family that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning—and in Kerala, water is everywhere. At the turn of the century, a twelve-year-old girl from Kerala’s long-existing Christian community, grieving the death of her father, is sent by boat to her wedding, where she will meet her forty-year-old husband for the first time. From this unforgettable new beginning, the young girl—and future matriarch, known as Big Ammachi—will witness unthinkable changes over the span of her extraordinary life, full of joy and triumph as well as hardship and loss, her faith and love the only constants.
A shimmering evocation of a bygone India and of the passage of time itself, The Covenant of Water is a hymn to progress in medicine and to human understanding, and a humbling testament to the difficulties undergone by past generations for the sake of those alive today. It is one of the most masterful literary novels published in recent years.
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Cynthia S Patterson –
This book is beautifully written and transports the reader to another world, where stories are connected by water. It’s a long book, but worth it.
Brandel Luebbert –
Hello! New to the group and I wanted to share my experience/review of the 6th book I finished this year, “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verghese.
Working at an animal shelter, I’ve discovered that listening to audiobooks is a great way to drown out the barking and find some peace amidst the chaos. It also aligns well with my love for big books. Verghese’s narrative skill navigated me through a myriad of lives, each distinctly drawn and compelling. While the pacing occasionally lagged, I found that it reflected the fluidity of life’s currents, with every character, no matter how seemingly minor, contributing meaningfully to the narrative. This mirrors the intricacies of existence, where even the smallest roles hold significance, enriching the overall fabric of the story.
What truly elevated the experience for me was Verghese’s own narration. His voice lent an intimate depth to the characters and their journeys, infusing each moment with a palpable sense of authenticity. It was as if he personally invited me into the world he had crafted, guiding me through its highs and lows with a storyteller’s finesse. This added layer of connection between narrator and listener made the emotional impact of the book even more profound, leaving an enduring impression that transcends the pages.
Moreover, Verghese’s prose captured the essence of human experience with remarkable clarity and depth. Through his vivid descriptions and keen insights, he delved into themes of identity, love, loss, and redemption, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of life and relationships. Each scene was meticulously crafted, evoking a range of emotions and prompting introspection long after the audiobook had ended. Verghese’s narrative mastery not only entertained but also challenged and enlightened, making “The Covenant of Water” a truly unforgettable literary journey.
LoveToRead –
To me, this is a beautifully written study of the human condition in a country that I know little of and its history of which I know even less. It gave me the chance to learn, which I love to do.
I have also been an artist and grew up loving art, though I have never had the passion for it that Elsie has. It makes her such an amazing character. It is impossible to not love the characters in this book. Thank you for writing this book.
Amazon Customer –
Honestly I am still thinking about this book and I am confused about how I would rate it. It was definitely captivating and the characters draw you in and when you read the book it feels like you are a fly on the wall. The writing is good because I felt like I was in the middle of all the drama.
The ending however was so weird. It reminded of some of the movies I watch where they try to bring in a social cause. They try so hard that it’s just awkward. Except for the ending I think it was a good read.
Meg –
I could not put this book down! Over 700 pages long, but I still finished it in a week because I just couldn’t stop reading. The characters are so rich and well defined, the story lines are so beautifully interwoven and you feel as though you are there, experiencing everything each of the characters are feeling. Verghese is a master storyteller. I truly didn’t want to book to end and leave these beautiful people behind.
gbrant –
Though a very long book, I didn’t want the story to end. It is very well written and tells a rich tale of several different people living very different lives in India who somehow in some way become involved with one another. One of the best books I’ve read.
Teresa –
Um livro lindamente escrito sobre uma família indiana, desde a época da ocupação inglesa até a década de 70. Trata dos grandes acontecimentos da vida: nascimentos, perdas, amores, mortes.
CJ –
The culture of India is painted clearly. The medical issues interesting in that many treatments have changed. The family story so captivating, although rare on the real world.The descriptions of places, scents, colours, movements, and especially subtle human emotions beautifully described. The only thing I found difficult was the use of Indian words without more explanation of what they meant. I read via Kindle format and some were accessible but many not. Context helped, but short either description or translation would have been useful.
Tarekofcairo –
Epic extraordinary journey
yairis –
Maravilloso libro
Marion Kelly –
Beautifully written but way too long. The many Indian names and words were hard to remember. Also each parallel story was very long so much was forgotten regarding names and events between the two stories.
The ending was quite moving. I’m glad I stuck with it.
Dr. Bijoy Jose –
Such an amazing work. Hav.nt been so engrossed in a book of late. Its nt easy to keep somebody glued to a 700 pg book
teriwu –
This is a very long book and it took me several chapters to get into it, especially since there are so many characters and the narrative jumps back and forth between them. It is also very shocking and sad many times over. But as a whole it is a beautifully written study in humanity, family secrets and almost has a fable like quality. I highly recommend this novel and kudos to the author. What a work of art.