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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
n0shelfc0ntr0l's review
4.0
I thoroughly enjoy this book. It's a different concept within the recent sci-fi genre. Climate change has been a hot topic since the late 90s. Here's a story of what happens when we ignore what the Earth is trying to tell us. Instead of solving the problem because it's now too late or rather moving humans to another planet comes a story about survival and humanity. The characters are not much different from one another for those whose minds are alike, even though they are developed. However, the science behind what's happening to the Earth can use more research and write in a more precise manner. The ending is not just one when I look at it from different angles. There are several open-ended endings. Not for those looking for something with a little more finale.
Thank you to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for letting me read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for letting me read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
verkruissen's review
4.0
The Rain is definitely a chilling look at the potential effects of climate change and our failure to do anything about it. The Rain is told from two different points of view. One from Rook, a meteorologist who is hired by a company who claims it is going to be helping people stranded by the rising waters. The other person is Tanner, who is probably about 20 years old and does not remember the world before the rain started.
Overall this was a fantastic story, gripping and frightening with very well developed characters. It does end rather abruptly (and on a pretty significant cliffhanger) and I did not realize when I requested the book that it is part of a series which I am thrilled about.
I definitely would recommend this to anyone who loves a good post-apocalyptic story.
Overall this was a fantastic story, gripping and frightening with very well developed characters. It does end rather abruptly (and on a pretty significant cliffhanger) and I did not realize when I requested the book that it is part of a series which I am thrilled about.
I definitely would recommend this to anyone who loves a good post-apocalyptic story.
jfortney23's review
3.0
This was a fun read. I enjoyed the overall plot and backstory, but I could have done without the YA romance part. I didn't care about their relationship at all.
There were some clever things in the story, and some missed opportunities. But if you are a fan of post-apocalyptic stories like I am, it is worth a read.
There were some clever things in the story, and some missed opportunities. But if you are a fan of post-apocalyptic stories like I am, it is worth a read.
shereadsceaselessly's review
3.0
I seem to keep stumbling onto books that are marketed like serious speculative or science/climate fiction, but are actually very young adult in semi-serious wrappers.
Like [b:The Deep Sky|61884842|The Deep Sky|Yume Kitasei|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1675082851l/61884842._SY75_.jpg|94970745], [b:The Rain|124054105|The Rain|Joseph A. Turkot|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1684220421l/124054105._SY75_.jpg|189309830] sounded like a serious adult sci-fi/cli-fi novel, so I eagerly grabbed it as soon as it was released. Even though it wasn't what I had hoped for, it was decent and a fast read. Admittedly I'm over the YA aspect of a lot of these novels, and wish there was a way to weed them out beforehand.
Like [b:The Deep Sky|61884842|The Deep Sky|Yume Kitasei|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1675082851l/61884842._SY75_.jpg|94970745], [b:The Rain|124054105|The Rain|Joseph A. Turkot|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1684220421l/124054105._SY75_.jpg|189309830] sounded like a serious adult sci-fi/cli-fi novel, so I eagerly grabbed it as soon as it was released. Even though it wasn't what I had hoped for, it was decent and a fast read. Admittedly I'm over the YA aspect of a lot of these novels, and wish there was a way to weed them out beforehand.
isabellabaker's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
prufrocks_necktie's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
While definitely an interesting premise with well-written characters (particularly Rook and Tanner), The Rain suffers from two big issues that hold it back.
First, the pacing is all over the place. Tanner's part often feels exceedingly slow while Rook's develops quickly despite taking place over ten times the years.
Second, the author didn't seem like he knew what he wanted to focus on. The book is part climate change warning, part Big Pharma diatribe, part reflection of human spirit.
Overall, it was a fun read, but I can't say I'd recommend it or pick it up again.
First, the pacing is all over the place. Tanner's part often feels exceedingly slow while Rook's develops quickly despite taking place over ten times the years.
Second, the author didn't seem like he knew what he wanted to focus on. The book is part climate change warning, part Big Pharma diatribe, part reflection of human spirit.
Overall, it was a fun read, but I can't say I'd recommend it or pick it up again.
kyproff's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Complicated
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
thegrimreaders's review against another edition
4.0
This book is kind of hard to summarize beyond the goodreads summary, so instead I’ll share the many things it featured that I love in my sci fi:
-Some kind of sci fi nature element, I loved that this book used constant rain (like for 20 years straight) and the possible effects of global warming and pollution as the main “villain” in this story. The descriptive imagery of what long-term water exposure does to humans will stick with me for a while…
-Alternating POVs and timelines that showed two completely separate views of the progression of the rain and how the earth declined because of it. I found both POVs equally riveting and highly enjoyed both of our main characters and their character development
-The focus on said characters and their relationships with their families, found families, and people working against them. I cried once or twice throughout because I had such a connection to some of these characters and was devastated by what was happening to them
-Creepy creature feature horror in the “face eaters” that would roam around searching for their next cannibalistic meal. I’ll never think of fully dialated eyes the same way
-Some kind of sci fi nature element, I loved that this book used constant rain (like for 20 years straight) and the possible effects of global warming and pollution as the main “villain” in this story. The descriptive imagery of what long-term water exposure does to humans will stick with me for a while…
-Alternating POVs and timelines that showed two completely separate views of the progression of the rain and how the earth declined because of it. I found both POVs equally riveting and highly enjoyed both of our main characters and their character development
-The focus on said characters and their relationships with their families, found families, and people working against them. I cried once or twice throughout because I had such a connection to some of these characters and was devastated by what was happening to them
-Creepy creature feature horror in the “face eaters” that would roam around searching for their next cannibalistic meal. I’ll never think of fully dialated eyes the same way
beckskosh77's review against another edition
3.0
There was so I much I liked about this novel but equally as much I didn’t like.
The alternative storylines which I thought were going to intersect but they didn’t quite get there. I hope that means there could be a sequel in the works.
I felt the time jump of Rook’s story of ten years was too much time for him to be easily brought back into the fold of original settlement. I would have liked more of those ten years with his parents time. That all felt very rushed.
Tanner’s side was us being dropped in and honestly I knew who Russell was right from the start.
The idea of the novel is a good one. I have read other end of world stories that involved flooding. The red drug and cannibalism was an interesting twist for sure.
There were areas that I would have liked to seem more developed by the author and if a sequel was written, I was invested enough that I would read it to see if the answers I had would be answered.
The alternative storylines which I thought were going to intersect but they didn’t quite get there. I hope that means there could be a sequel in the works.
I felt the time jump of Rook’s story of ten years was too much time for him to be easily brought back into the fold of original settlement. I would have liked more of those ten years with his parents time. That all felt very rushed.
Tanner’s side was us being dropped in and honestly I knew who Russell was right from the start.
The idea of the novel is a good one. I have read other end of world stories that involved flooding. The red drug and cannibalism was an interesting twist for sure.
There were areas that I would have liked to seem more developed by the author and if a sequel was written, I was invested enough that I would read it to see if the answers I had would be answered.
tamarahala's review against another edition
5.0
I've been having a hard time focusing on and finishing books this year, but I couldn't put this one down. I can't wait to read the rest of this series.