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| The Vanishing Half | Brit Bennett | 4.4 | 2021 | 12 | Closest match |
| The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller | 4.5 | 2021 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 4.4 | 2016 | 306 | Similar vibes |
| My Name Is Emilia del Valle | Isabel Allende | 4.3 | 2025 | 304 | Similar vibes |
| The Stranger in the Lifeboat | Mitch Albom | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Storyteller | Jodi Picoult | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Great Gatsby | F. Scott Fitzgerald | 4.4 | 1925 | 180 | Similar vibes |
| The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah | 4.5 | 2018 | 450 | Similar vibes |
| The Four Winds | Kristin Hannah | 4.3 | 2021 | 464 | Similar vibes |
| The Book Thief | Markus Zusak | 4.6 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Covenant of Water?
The most similar books to The Covenant of Water are The Vanishing Half, The Song of Achilles, The Underground Railroad.
What should I read after The Covenant of Water?
After finishing The Covenant of Water, readers most commonly pick up The Vanishing Half next.
Who writes books like Abraham Verghese?
Authors similar to Abraham Verghese include Madeline Miller, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Brit Bennett, Patti Callahan Henry, Colson Whitehead.
What genre is The Covenant of Water?
The Covenant of Water is a Literary Fiction novel by Abraham Verghese, published in 2023. It features elements of Multi-Generational, Indian Setting, Medical Drama.
How long is The Covenant of Water?
The Covenant of Water is 715 pages long.
Does The Covenant of Water have romance/spice?
The Covenant of Water has a spice level of 2/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About The Covenant of Water
Spanning three generations of a family in Kerala, India, this epic novel follows the mysterious curse of drowning that affects the family while exploring love, medicine, and social change in 20th-century India. From arranged marriages to medical discoveries, the story weaves together personal dramas with the broader sweep of Indian history and the evolution of modern medicine. Verghese combines his medical expertise with masterful storytelling to create a rich family saga that explores themes of fate, healing, and the bonds that connect us across generations and cultural change. Perfect for literary fiction readers who appreciate multi-generational narratives, Indian settings, medical themes, and stories that examine how families adapt to social change while maintaining cultural traditions and facing mysterious challenges that span decades.