A review by bukolayemi
Rain Can Never Know by Michael Afenfia

hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Set mainly in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state in Nigeria. This story follows a lady named Rain who after a traumatic experience, leaves home to live with relatives and make a better life for herself.

Rain has a great job and loving boyfriend until things start going wrong. This is a story of betrayal, love, lust, family and business.

The CEO of Edozie Express where Rain works has an underlying fear that underpins some of the events in the book. 

I found it funny how religion and traditional medicine were intertwined. 

Afenfia is known for introducing unusual names in his books and this one is not an exception. For readers of Mechanics of Yenagoa and Don’t Die on Wednesday, you will notice a return of a notorious reverend. 

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book with all its twists and turns. It was like a Nollywood movie. My favourite part was the poem at the start. I kept going back to read it.