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