Truly grateful for your kind words Anne Margaret. Glad that my review gives you the desire to read it as it was a really powerful book for me. If you do read, I hope you enjoy.
I have it on my list already after reading your recommendation to someone in a Note. Now I'm going to put a hold on it at the library! Thanks for this. Good work, Matthew!
Check out Verghese interviewed by Oprah about the book on YouTube. It’s a six part series and fascinating. His notes at the end of the book show how widely read he is. Truly a universal man.
Christine - thanks for the heads up on that! I will definitely check out that interview. Not surprised that he is widely read, he seems to be a very erudite individual.
I really enjoy books that span large periods of time, and central female characters. And I love literary fiction mixed within historical. It sounds like I must read this book asap. :)
Also this sentence is heartbreaking and a grand story opener: "The girl becomes first a wife then a mother and finally a woman."
Monica - yes, this book was pretty much the perfect mix of all the qualities that attract me to read fiction. I first listened to the audiobook which is narrated by the author. It was superb. Then I went and bought the hardback and read back through some of my favorite parts. It is going to be a book I come back to frequently.
I am going to have to shift some things around in my reading plan so I can get to that one a little sooner than originally planned. I hope you enjoy The Covenant of Water.
It is a large book. I listened to the audiobook, which the author narrates, and he did a fantastic job. I hope you give it another try, but I also understand that not every book is for everyone!
Thanks Abra. It is interesting because I had actually never heard of the author or the book before I purchased it. I had an extra credit on my Audible account and this popped up and I thought it looked interesting. The audio book was so well narrated that I ended up buying the physical book as well. It wasn't until after I finished the book that I learned about all the noise surrounding it. In my opinion the hype is justified so I hope you enjoy it.
She was just a young girl when she was married to a much older man - wife. He already had a child from a previous marriage that she now took care of - mother. It was some years before she finally came of age - woman. Hope that helps.
Thanks Vickie. Hope you enjoy the book if you decide to read it.
Great review. I love his writing.
Thanks Susan. I am looking forward to exploring some of his other works since I enjoyed this one so much.
What a beautiful review!! I love this book
Thank you Preeti! Really appreciate that. This book had a powerful impact on me.
What a beautiful description of the book and your experience of it. It makes me want to read it!
Truly grateful for your kind words Anne Margaret. Glad that my review gives you the desire to read it as it was a really powerful book for me. If you do read, I hope you enjoy.
And the book is released in May!
I have it on my list already after reading your recommendation to someone in a Note. Now I'm going to put a hold on it at the library! Thanks for this. Good work, Matthew!
Don - I hope you enjoy it! I listened to the audiobook first which was truly exceptional and then I ended up buying the hardback as well!
Check out Verghese interviewed by Oprah about the book on YouTube. It’s a six part series and fascinating. His notes at the end of the book show how widely read he is. Truly a universal man.
Christine - thanks for the heads up on that! I will definitely check out that interview. Not surprised that he is widely read, he seems to be a very erudite individual.
I really enjoy books that span large periods of time, and central female characters. And I love literary fiction mixed within historical. It sounds like I must read this book asap. :)
Also this sentence is heartbreaking and a grand story opener: "The girl becomes first a wife then a mother and finally a woman."
I had that same sentiment!
Monica - yes, this book was pretty much the perfect mix of all the qualities that attract me to read fiction. I first listened to the audiobook which is narrated by the author. It was superb. Then I went and bought the hardback and read back through some of my favorite parts. It is going to be a book I come back to frequently.
Saving for after I have read. I can't wait to hear what you think of Cutting for Stone as well!
I am going to have to shift some things around in my reading plan so I can get to that one a little sooner than originally planned. I hope you enjoy The Covenant of Water.
Very powerful review, thank you. I think I will give this book a read.
Jenn - glad you enjoyed the review and hope you love the book as much as I did!
This is on my list thanks to your recommendation. Thanks!
My pleasure! I hope you enjoy it.
Such a good review Matthew, I am going to have to put this on my TBR for the year.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.
This is a wonderful review! I did my best to read it but I lost momentum and I had to give it up. I might pick it up again one day.
It is a large book. I listened to the audiobook, which the author narrates, and he did a fantastic job. I hope you give it another try, but I also understand that not every book is for everyone!
I’ll try the physical book. I read it on Kindle and for some reason, it diminishes the experience unless it’s a truly entertaining book.
With all the hype, I wasn't sure if this book would be worth the time. But I will put it back in my queue after reading your synopsis.
Thanks Abra. It is interesting because I had actually never heard of the author or the book before I purchased it. I had an extra credit on my Audible account and this popped up and I thought it looked interesting. The audio book was so well narrated that I ended up buying the physical book as well. It wasn't until after I finished the book that I learned about all the noise surrounding it. In my opinion the hype is justified so I hope you enjoy it.
Yes, I was thinking this is an audio book choice for me.
Curious to understand the specific order of 'The girl becomes first a wife then a mother and finally a woman'.
Could you please elaborate ?
She was just a young girl when she was married to a much older man - wife. He already had a child from a previous marriage that she now took care of - mother. It was some years before she finally came of age - woman. Hope that helps.
Just beginning it based on your gracious gift and recommendation. I can already smell and feel the landscape through his powerful words. ❤️
Glad you are enjoying it my friend.