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The Sweetness of Water
by Nathan Harris
This was such a captivating novel a little overwritten in my opinion but still amazing. The beginning does have a slow start and drags to the point you want to put it down. However, there are parts where it picks up and it keeps you engaged momentarily then drags a bit more it’s hard to explain.
But the novel follows quite a few characters two brothers Prentiss and Landry, George Walker, his wife Isabelle, and a few others in and out. After the end of the Civil War the small town of Old Ox must follow suit with the emancipation proclamation. The two brothers Prentiss and Landry now freedmen leave their plantation life behind to seek refuge in the woods. Enjoying their new found freedom they run into George Walker who owns a farm and asks the brothers for assistance in return for pay. One day while taking his daily walk Landry stumbles upon Mr.Walkers son Caleb doing the unimaginable. What he witnessed eventually resulted in his wrongful death.
The author did well giving you a vivid depiction of what‘s happening and the scenery. The character development was great a few were memorable because of their strong presence throughout the novel. There was authenticity to each of them and also a lot of vulnerability shown between the characters which I enjoyed. Prentiss and Landry really gave off the “My Brothers Keeper” vibe and I loved that. It hurt my feelings when Prentiss lost his brother. Now that subplot involving the forbidden romance between the two Confederate soldiers was interesting and well-placed. I knew it was going to happen but didn’t expect it to unfold the way it had.
I’m still new to reading historical fiction but I can say there wasn’t anything 100% exciting about this book. A few juicy moments but the slow pacing makes it kind of boring. So many words with so little being said at times.
Overall, I think the book was pretty decent not a total fav but I didn’t hate it. If you’re into historical fiction you might enjoy this but if you’re just getting into the genre this wouldn’t be my first go to.
Rating: 3.5/5
But the novel follows quite a few characters two brothers Prentiss and Landry, George Walker, his wife Isabelle, and a few others in and out. After the end of the Civil War the small town of Old Ox must follow suit with the emancipation proclamation. The two brothers Prentiss and Landry now freedmen leave their plantation life behind to seek refuge in the woods. Enjoying their new found freedom they run into George Walker who owns a farm and asks the brothers for assistance in return for pay. One day while taking his daily walk Landry stumbles upon Mr.Walkers son Caleb doing the unimaginable. What he witnessed eventually resulted in his wrongful death.
The author did well giving you a vivid depiction of what‘s happening and the scenery. The character development was great a few were memorable because of their strong presence throughout the novel. There was authenticity to each of them and also a lot of vulnerability shown between the characters which I enjoyed. Prentiss and Landry really gave off the “My Brothers Keeper” vibe and I loved that. It hurt my feelings when Prentiss lost his brother. Now that subplot involving the forbidden romance between the two Confederate soldiers was interesting and well-placed. I knew it was going to happen but didn’t expect it to unfold the way it had.
I’m still new to reading historical fiction but I can say there wasn’t anything 100% exciting about this book. A few juicy moments but the slow pacing makes it kind of boring. So many words with so little being said at times.
Overall, I think the book was pretty decent not a total fav but I didn’t hate it. If you’re into historical fiction you might enjoy this but if you’re just getting into the genre this wouldn’t be my first go to.
Rating: 3.5/5