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The Chronology of Water

Lidia Yuknavitch
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The Chronology of Water

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011

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Lidia Yuknavitch

The Chronology of Water

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography

Modern Classic Fiction
Topic
Gender & Feminism

LGBTQ+

Women`s Studies
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch is a memoir detailing an individual's journey through trauma, addiction, and personal transformation. The narrative explores themes of identity, sexuality, and healing, using water as a metaphor for change and renewal. The author intertwines personal reflections with experiences of struggle, ultimately highlighting resilience and self-discovery.

Emotional

Contemplative

Challenging

Mysterious

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.3

16,256 ratings

80%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lidia Yuknavitch's The Chronology of Water is praised for its raw and lyrical prose, offering an intense exploration of trauma, sexuality, and identity. Readers commend its emotional honesty and innovative structure. However, some find the non-linear narrative challenging. Overall, it captivates with its fervent voice and candid self-examination.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Chronology of Water?

A reader who would enjoy The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch seeks raw, introspective narratives about resilience and self-discovery. Fans of Wild by Cheryl Strayed or I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, which similarly blend personal struggle with lyrical prose, will find it compelling.

4.3

16,256 ratings

80%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography

Modern Classic Fiction
Topic
Gender & Feminism

LGBTQ+

Women`s Studies
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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