
The Covenant of Water
Abraham Verghese · 2023
A multigenerational saga set in Kerala, South India, spanning 1900 to 1977, following a family marked by a mysterious condition. Verghese brings the compassion of a physician and the eye of a painter to this immersive story of love, medicine, and the body's vulnerability. Shortlisted for major prizes worldwide.
Literary Fiction · the Pro canon
The case for it, the case against, and the rest of the canon open with Pro.