The Disobedience of Water: Stories and Novellas

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Summary: A collection that pushes and pulls
Review: The stories contained in _The Disobedience of Water_ are about emotions, how they control us and shape our lives. The characters Naslund creates are rich with conflicting feelings about faith, love, and friendship. They're at once kind and cruel, moral and amoral, as these waves of emotion build and break. Naslund's courageous honesty will change the way you think about love, life, and art, while her beautiful, Southern style will leave you waiting for more.

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Summary: Disturbing, provocatively interesting
Review: While almost the entire book left me wondering why, as I sifted through stories of dysfunction and melancholy, I kept reading and at times marveled at the range of experiences Sena Jeter Naslund's characters encountered. The final story, Disobedience of Water, made me feel so much better about the book. A strong ending for what seemed a troublesome ensemble of stories. I recommend this book, with caution, as some may find some content questionable or uncomfortable. But it will broaden your horizons!