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grim_swim's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A phenomenal philosophical novel exploring the themes of fate, oppression and freedom as the penultimate hope in life. But the conclusions drawn are bleak. You gotta be mentally strong to swallow this pill of a book.
I’m so happy and thankful to NYRB for deciding to republish this masterpiece of a contemporary classic!
I’m so happy and thankful to NYRB for deciding to republish this masterpiece of a contemporary classic!
lordbrainless's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
blake_zissman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.75
larryebonilla's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Hard Rain Falling is a grounded narration of difficulty. In Carpenter’s novel, readers follow the life of Jack Levitt. As it would seem, he was born with bad faith and worst of all—unloved. In many ways Hard Rain Falling is a story about the “masculine condition,” yet Carpenter’s writing extends beyond that. Above all, this is a story about being given a bad hand and trying to move beyond it.
ldawson's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mccluskey's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
condalmo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0