Reviews

 

Dreams of Drowning:

“A beautiful story of the mysteries of life that haunt us, connect us, and give us hope. Patricia Averbach’s Dreams of Drowning is tender, compelling, and wise.”
— -Tara Ison, author of At the Hour Between Dog and Wolf, a New York Times Editor's Pick
“Dreams of Drowning is full of heart and mystery. An emotional journey across time you don’t want to miss. Patricia Averbach knows how to weave a tale!”
— Akil Kumarasamy, author of Meet Us by the Roaring Sea, a New York Times editor's pick
“Five Stars - Dreams of Drowning was utterly delightful. I wouldn’t change a single thing about it!”
— -Astilbe for Long and Short Reviews
“Five Stars - In Dreams of Drowning, Patricia Averbach masterfully weaves a tale of emotional depth and complexity set against the backdrop of personal crisis and historical intrigue. . . The book is a standout choice for readers who appreciate a blend of mystery and emotionally resonant fiction.”
— Literary Titan
“Five Stars – In this thought-provoking and psychologically thrilling tale of magical realism, Averbach shows beauty in struggle and resilience in adversity…Dreams of Drowning is beautifully written and engaging. The characters have a depth that brings instant relatability to the reader.”
— Reader Views Book Review Blog
“Libraries and readers seeking evocative novels steeped in mystery, magical realism, and healing processes will embrace the vivid imagery and sense of revelation and discovery that make Dreams of Drowning a surreal, compelling read.”
— Diane Donovan for Midwest Book Review
“I thought that I knew what this book was about and just as I had settled into that idea, it presented me with something unexpected which was warm, mysterious and lovely.”
— Rachel Deeming for Reedsy Discovery

Resurrecting Rain:

“Averbach unspools her story with dark humor and a mounting sense of calamity. Her prose is measured yet vigorous, capturing the chagrin Deena feels with each new humiliation... Averbach approaches Deena’s problems with restraint and seriousness and has things to say about materialism and self-exploration... an organic and quite captivating plot. A finely drawn story of a woman losing everything and finding herself.”
— Kirkus Review
“A deftly crafted novel by an author with an engaging narrative storytelling style — extraordinary and unique— highly recommended, especially for contemporary literary fiction collections. ‘Resurrecting Rain’ is one of those novels that linger in the mind of the reader long after the book itself has been set back upon the shelf.”
— Midwest Book Review
“Averbach is definitely a writer whose work I’ll be reading more of, and Resurrecting Rain is a novel I’m recommending to every woman I know.”
— Bibliotica.com