The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris

The Sweetness of Water

Nathan Harris

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary emotional sad medium-paced

Description

In the dying days of the American Civil War, newly freed brothers Landry and Prentiss find themselves cast into the world without a penny to their names. Forced to hide out in the woods near their former Georgia plantation, they're soon discovered...

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Moods

emotional 83%
sad 66%
reflective 45%
dark 35%
hopeful 33%
tense 33%
challenging 29%
adventurous 19%
inspiring 14%
informative 7%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 28%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 32% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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