Phrynne's Reviews > The Rain Watcher

I still remember clearly reading this author's book Sarah's Key. That key haunted me in my nightmares! The Rainwatcher is a very different kind of book, still memorable but in another kind of way.

The story takes place in Paris during a major flood and one of the most important things the reader takes away from it is the rain. It rains for the entire book, the Seine floods and, worst of all, the water rises from under the city swamping the Metro and forcing sewage and rats up out of the drains.

Set against this is a small reunion in a Paris hotel of four family members who suffer some very unfortunate events. This book is really character driven and the author does an excellent job. Linden, whose POV tells the whole story, is delightful and it is a joy to watch him find his voice and finally tell it as it really is. I could happily read another book about Linden and Sascha!

I gave this book 4 stars at the start but I have nearly talked myself into 5! Let's just say it is very enjoyable read and I am left still thinking about the characters. That is always the sign of a good book.