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A review by silenttwg
Downpour by Christopher Hawkins
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
A family trying to overcome their own demons suddenly face a whole another type of monster when a bizarre storm builds up over their farm. The rain isn't like normal rain and the father is hellbent on keeping his family safe at any cost, even if it means making them fear him. But this isn't something that will just blow over and family secrets brew with as much toxicity as the storm.
I loved the depth of the characters, the layering of unease and horror, you know something is wrong, you can guess where the story's going and you're probably right, but you still have to hang on for the ride because hell comes in more flavors than one and this storm only promises darkness.
I really enjoyed it and am bummed it didn't make it into the final 32 of the Indie Brawl, but I will sing its praise and buy a physical copy. Well worth a read.
Giving fair warning though, check the trigger warnings on one of those sites for this one. It was necessary for the story but still heart-aching. Beautifully done but a heavy, sorrowful horror.
I loved the depth of the characters, the layering of unease and horror, you know something is wrong, you can guess where the story's going and you're probably right, but you still have to hang on for the ride because hell comes in more flavors than one and this storm only promises darkness.
I really enjoyed it and am bummed it didn't make it into the final 32 of the Indie Brawl, but I will sing its praise and buy a physical copy. Well worth a read.
Giving fair warning though, check the trigger warnings on one of those sites for this one. It was necessary for the story but still heart-aching. Beautifully done but a heavy, sorrowful horror.