Reviews tagging 'Pandemic/Epidemic'

Nothing but the Rain by Naomi Salman

6 reviews

azalya01's review against another edition

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mysterious sad tense fast-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

This book was incredible! I never give books 5 stars, but I had to with this one. I thought the journal entry style was very well done, and I'm usually a stickler about those. The pacing was great: I never felt too rushed to accept some something or too to care. I wanted to know what would happen next at every page! The main character was well developed, and I definitely felt that I could empathize her,
even if she makes some cruel and selfish choices at times.
I wish I had read this book sooner!

As as the plot of the story,
I think really interesting to ponder on what aspects about the “human condition", as Laverne mentioned, that we take for granted. Memory, community, hope, courage, honesty. I don't know what I would do in a world like that one, but I hope I would make the right choice in the end.
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lbelow's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense

4.0

The way this is written, this is such a visceral, gut-wrenching read. I read it in a single sitting.  It really made me think and wonder what I would do in a similar situation. 
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bbelitz's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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emmettdakool's review against another edition

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challenging reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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livreads2much's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

How would you survive if every memory you had could be erased with a single drop of rain 🌧️? This book is the diary of a woman living in a post apocalyptic world where that's just the case. This leaves you thinking about SO many unanswered questions, but the story was captivating. Honestly would've been a 5 star for me but there was just a touch too much swearing 🤬 for my personal taste. 

"Id give anything to be hit by a car and be carried to the ER" 
"Even 'i told you so' tastes bad after you've vomited a few times."
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jstilts's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark funny reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A very short book that reveals the circumstances of it's world and characters swiftly but naturally through plot devices utterly intrinsic to the story. This is a delightfully shocking slice of apocalyptic domesticity, with an acerbic lead that lets the author cut straight to the point of every thought and situation. Brilliant, satisfying, horrifying - with the occasional twist of dark humour. Highly recommend!
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