Haweswater
Haweswater
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Lake District, England • 1930s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Haweswater by Sarah Hall explores the impact of a reservoir construction on a rural English community in the 1930s. Person-first characters face life-altering changes as progress and tradition collide. The narrative delves into the emotional and cultural upheavals experienced by individuals confronting the loss of their homes and way of life.
Melancholic
Challenging
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Haweswater by Sarah Hall is praised for its lyrical prose and vivid depiction of Cumbrian life. Readers appreciate the atmospheric setting and rich character development. However, some find the pacing slow, with a plot that occasionally meanders. Overall, it offers an evocative exploration of community and change, balancing beauty with melancholy effectively.
Who Should Read Haweswater?
A reader who appreciates lush prose and atmospheric settings would enjoy Haweswater by Sarah Hall. Fans of novels like The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks or The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, which blend environmental themes with deep character exploration, would find it compelling.
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Novel • Fiction
Lake District, England • 1930s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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