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A review by lexaprose_
Downpour by Christopher Hawkins
3.0
A down on their luck family has their lives upended by a singular dark cloud that turns out to be more malicious than anticipated. Questions start to arise: What is wrong with that cloud? Why won’t the rain stop? Why are those who were touched by the rain, acting differently?
The first few chapters of this book were reminiscent of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden. Living on a rural farm trying to get by while working through family drama. Soon we begin to see the father’s past demons infiltrating the present; once again reminding me of another great novel, Ania Ahlborn’s Seed. I was captivated by the father’s inner dialogue and the genuine love each family member had with each other.
Unfortunately, I found the book to be repetitive and slow moving. I was contemplating not finishing the story, but I stuck with it. Around the 60% mark, the story picked up pace. Overall, the story had dark and disturbing moments, but it never felt scary.
Tremendous thanks to the author, Christopher Hawkins and NetGalley for allowing me to rate and review this book.
The first few chapters of this book were reminiscent of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden. Living on a rural farm trying to get by while working through family drama. Soon we begin to see the father’s past demons infiltrating the present; once again reminding me of another great novel, Ania Ahlborn’s Seed. I was captivated by the father’s inner dialogue and the genuine love each family member had with each other.
Unfortunately, I found the book to be repetitive and slow moving. I was contemplating not finishing the story, but I stuck with it. Around the 60% mark, the story picked up pace. Overall, the story had dark and disturbing moments, but it never felt scary.
Tremendous thanks to the author, Christopher Hawkins and NetGalley for allowing me to rate and review this book.