We Are Water
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
592
Novel • Fiction
Connecticut • 2000s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Published in 2013, We Are Water is a literary fiction novel by Wally Lamb. Set in Connecticut during the early Obama presidency, the story follows the Oh family after Annie announces she is divorcing her husband, Orion, to marry art dealer Viveca. The narrative shifts between the perspectives of Annie, Orion, their three adult children, and others, revealing deep family conflicts and personal traumas.
Emotional
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Challenging
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Reviews for We Are Water by Wally Lamb are mixed. Positively, readers appreciate the complex, deeply human characters and intricate storytelling tackling heavy themes such as family, race, and sexuality. However, some critics feel the novel is overlong with occasional shifts in perspective that disrupt the narrative flow. Overall, it's an emotional, thought-provoking read but may not suit everyone.
A reader who would enjoy We Are Water by Wally Lamb is likely someone who appreciates character-driven narratives exploring complex family dynamics, secrets, and personal growth. Fans of Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections or Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper will find Lamb's intricate storytelling engaging and thought-provoking.
59,058 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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592
Novel • Fiction
Connecticut • 2000s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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