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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If you're looking for standard werewolf schlock, then you'll probably find this perfectly serviceable. The violence is described in the kind of detail you want in this kind of book. It reminded me of the sort of vapid, gory horror films you see with your friends for a laugh - no depth whatsoever but fun. Personally, I don't think that sort of thing works quite as well on the page as on screen.
The characters are all one-dimensional, even the 'good guys' that you know will make it out at the end. You know they just exist to meet a grisly death later in the story, but you don't care enough about them to make any of it feel worth investing in. No nuance, no real goals or development to speak of. Also, the female characters are mostly damsels and a bit useless. The men also get murdered pretty quickly too but generally put up more of a fight and aren't screaming about it.
The author does nothing original, inventive, or particularly interesting with the werewolf concept. Seen it all before and done much better.
Also, there were some problems with the editing. Missing punctuation, sentences being prematurely chopped off and continuing the next line down.
There are far better werewolf novels out there.
The characters are all one-dimensional, even the 'good guys' that you know will make it out at the end. You know they just exist to meet a grisly death later in the story, but you don't care enough about them to make any of it feel worth investing in. No nuance, no real goals or development to speak of. Also, the female characters are mostly damsels and a bit useless. The men also get murdered pretty quickly too but generally put up more of a fight and aren't screaming about it.
The author does nothing original, inventive, or particularly interesting with the werewolf concept. Seen it all before and done much better.
Also, there were some problems with the editing. Missing punctuation, sentences being prematurely chopped off and continuing the next line down.
There are far better werewolf novels out there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault
This was the first book that I've read by Glenn Rolfe and it won't be the last!
Blood and Rain is a fun and gory creature feature that felt like it was set in the 80s. It wasn't really set during that time but had the old school vibe of a monster terrorizing a town. I loved watching those types of movies while growing up. They were so much fun and stressful!
Gilson Creek, Maine has had some unusual and tragic deaths over the years. The community of Gilson Creek assume it's either a bear or mountain lion that has ravaged some of the people in the town.
And Sheriff Joe Fischer isn't about to tell them any different.
One night during a full moon, the terror and deaths start all over again and Sheriff Fischer must fight and face this deadly foe again.
Blood and Rain has gory deaths, lots of action and an epic ending of good vs evil under a full and bloody moon.
The beginning of the book has tons of characters and it took me some time to get them all down.
Hang in there because all of the characters of Gilson Creek will come together and you'll know who's who.
Definitely recommend this entertaining creature feature to horror lovers and anyone that loves the supernatural!
Blood and Rain is a fun and gory creature feature that felt like it was set in the 80s. It wasn't really set during that time but had the old school vibe of a monster terrorizing a town. I loved watching those types of movies while growing up. They were so much fun and stressful!
Gilson Creek, Maine has had some unusual and tragic deaths over the years. The community of Gilson Creek assume it's either a bear or mountain lion that has ravaged some of the people in the town.
And Sheriff Joe Fischer isn't about to tell them any different.
One night during a full moon, the terror and deaths start all over again and Sheriff Fischer must fight and face this deadly foe again.
Blood and Rain has gory deaths, lots of action and an epic ending of good vs evil under a full and bloody moon.
The beginning of the book has tons of characters and it took me some time to get them all down.
Hang in there because all of the characters of Gilson Creek will come together and you'll know who's who.
Definitely recommend this entertaining creature feature to horror lovers and anyone that loves the supernatural!
I'm not kidding when I say I couldn't put this book down. I haven't read a great werewolf story in a long time and this checked off all the boxes for me. Glenn has a way with painting vivid imagery with his words, so much that you believe you can feel the rain and the fear. The characters were developed well enough that you felt warmly towards them but it didn't distract from the ultimate focus, the werewolf. Too many times, one of my favorite creatures has been done a huge injustice when someone tries to properly capture its essence in the form of a story, but Glenn has done a wonderful job and has given us a werewolf story to be proud of.
This was a fun werewolf story and would make a great tv series.
Really fun, quick reading werewolf novel that would make a great movie!
A pretty straightforward story that moves along at an extremely brisk pace. It's paced great and never misses a step. Rolfe certainly doesn't shy away from killing characters! This was a great read for October. I loved it.
A pretty straightforward story that moves along at an extremely brisk pace. It's paced great and never misses a step. Rolfe certainly doesn't shy away from killing characters! This was a great read for October. I loved it.
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A tense, no-nonsense werewolf story that doesn't try to be anything more, but succeeds in it's core all the more for it.
Read in 2015...forgot to copy the review from my blog!
Anyone who thinks the werewolf thing has been done...and done again...well, you need to read Blood and Rain. I haven't been this captivated by a werewolf story since seeing "American Werewolf in London" when I was a girl...or maybe "The Howling". It seems these days, werewolves have become less scary, as we get to know their human side before we really know their beast side. I'm talking about "True Blood" or Anne Rice's new werewolf series. Not to discount those awesome storytellers (everyone knows Rice is my favorite author), but it's just refreshing to read about a werewolf and to be really scared and horrified. Rolfe did not pull any punches in this book. We get the fear and we get the gore...and it's luscious (for lack of a better word). I've been reading a lot of great horror lately (via the terrific publicist, Erin of Oh, for the Hook of a Book fame) and this one ranks near the top.
Blood and Rain is a riveting monster novel that keeps you guessing until the end. Thanks for bringing me back to the scary werewolves. It was a wild ride!
Anyone who thinks the werewolf thing has been done...and done again...well, you need to read Blood and Rain. I haven't been this captivated by a werewolf story since seeing "American Werewolf in London" when I was a girl...or maybe "The Howling". It seems these days, werewolves have become less scary, as we get to know their human side before we really know their beast side. I'm talking about "True Blood" or Anne Rice's new werewolf series. Not to discount those awesome storytellers (everyone knows Rice is my favorite author), but it's just refreshing to read about a werewolf and to be really scared and horrified. Rolfe did not pull any punches in this book. We get the fear and we get the gore...and it's luscious (for lack of a better word). I've been reading a lot of great horror lately (via the terrific publicist, Erin of Oh, for the Hook of a Book fame) and this one ranks near the top.
Blood and Rain is a riveting monster novel that keeps you guessing until the end. Thanks for bringing me back to the scary werewolves. It was a wild ride!
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Just what I needed.
Some books just have that special something that make you a part of the story. Where you are instantly immersed and don’t want to leave. (Oh, but you should leave, and quickly)
Blood And Rain is one of those books, not only does it grab your attention from page one, but it brings you face to face with a powerful beast. A creature that will have you simultaneously jittery with the brutal and merciless bloodshed and upset as someone you liked was just torn in half.
This is not just another werewolf story with a small town in terror on the night of the full moon, but a werewolf story done so well that it feels fresh and exciting.
The blood is flowing and there just isn’t enough rain to wash these back roads clean.
This was an extra special book being a Mainer as there were several places that were brought up that I know. The Great Lost Bear is as restaurant with amazing burgers and tons of beers on tap, York Zoo is a fun place to bring the kids where you can look out at the Atlantic when you are at the top of the Ferris wheel, and the Allagash River Waterway is a remote river in northern Maine that is loaded with Moose and serenity.
Some books just have that special something that make you a part of the story. Where you are instantly immersed and don’t want to leave. (Oh, but you should leave, and quickly)
Blood And Rain is one of those books, not only does it grab your attention from page one, but it brings you face to face with a powerful beast. A creature that will have you simultaneously jittery with the brutal and merciless bloodshed and upset as someone you liked was just torn in half.
This is not just another werewolf story with a small town in terror on the night of the full moon, but a werewolf story done so well that it feels fresh and exciting.
The blood is flowing and there just isn’t enough rain to wash these back roads clean.
This was an extra special book being a Mainer as there were several places that were brought up that I know. The Great Lost Bear is as restaurant with amazing burgers and tons of beers on tap, York Zoo is a fun place to bring the kids where you can look out at the Atlantic when you are at the top of the Ferris wheel, and the Allagash River Waterway is a remote river in northern Maine that is loaded with Moose and serenity.