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The Sweetness of Water
The Sweetness of Water

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Ideal for readers of literary fiction, and historical novels, and those interested in stories exploring themes of race, humanity, and hope.

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Summary

In the waning days of the Civil War, The Sweetness of Water tells the story of two brothers, newly freed from slavery, as they forge an unlikely friendship with a grieving white couple in a divided Georgia town. As the bonds between these characters deepen, the novel explores themes of race, reconciliation, and the enduring power of human connection. With poetic prose and profound emotional resonance, Nathan Harris delivers a stunning debut about the complexities of freedom and the unyielding strength of hope.

 

Reviews

"A searing debut filled with grace, humanity, and hope." — The New York Times Book Review


"A profound exploration of the complexities of freedom, told with elegance and compassion." — The Washington Post


"Harris’s prose is poetic and piercing, capturing the pain and beauty of a nation in flux." — The Guardian


"A debut of extraordinary power and tenderness." — Oprah Daily

 

About Edition

Book Title: The Sweetness of Water - Nathan Harris
Book Genre: Historical Fiction, LGBT, Race, Literary Fiction, African American, Civil War
ISBN: 9781472274410
Number of Pages: 368
Publishing Date: June 15, 2021
Cover Type: Paperback

About Author

Nathan Harris is an acclaimed American author whose debut novel, The Sweetness of Water, was longlisted for the Booker Prize and hailed as a masterpiece of contemporary literature. Harris's writing is characterized by its lyrical beauty, historical depth, and ability to illuminate the human spirit. He holds an MFA from the Michener Center for Writers and is regarded as one of the most exciting voices in modern fiction.

 



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