The Boy in the Rain by Stephanie Cowell

The Boy in the Rain

Stephanie Cowell

305 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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It is 1903 in the English countryside when Robbie, a shy young art student, meets the twenty-nine-year-old Anton who is running from memories of his brutal childhood and failed marriage. Within months, they begin a love affair that will never let ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 75%
reflective 62%
dark 31%
tense 31%
challenging 18%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.35

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