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The Sweetness of Water (Oprah’s Book Club)
- A Novel
- By: Nathan Harris
- Narrated by: William DeMeritt
- Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,353
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,975
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,960
In the waning days of the Civil War, brothers Prentiss and Landry—freed by the Emancipation Proclamation—seek refuge on the homestead of George Walker and his wife, Isabelle. The Walkers, wracked by the loss of their only son to the war, hire the brothers to work their farm. Prentiss and Landry, meanwhile, plan to save money for the journey north and a chance to reunite with their mother, who was sold away when they were boys. Equal parts beauty and terror, The Sweetness of Water is an epic whose grandeur locates humanity and love amid the most harrowing circumstances.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Masterful storytelling and an exceptional audio performance
- By Pamela on 06-18-21
- The Sweetness of Water (Oprah’s Book Club)
- A Novel
- By: Nathan Harris
- Narrated by: William DeMeritt
Unsatisfied!
Reviewed: 02-19-22
I wished for more after finishing book! Felt cheated 😪 a new ending needed 😪
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