“I would give this 5⭐️ it’s the most unique experience, I’ve never read anything like it, and I urge you all to read it!! It will not disappoint.”
“5/5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I would give more tbh! This is a definite must read! …Its definitely going to be one of the classics one day and be reread a millions times by whom ever reads it!”
“It’s by far the best book I have read this year and I would be very surprised if anything is able to beat it.”
Since the launch of The Rains Came Down, reviews have landed all over Blogsites, Goodreads, and Amazon. At the bottom of this page you will find links to some Book Blogger reviews, but first, I have collated the thoughts of reviewers on a few key things you might be interested in.
How reviewers describe The Rains Came Down…
Which books/authors does the novel remind you of?
“Think George Orwell’s 1984, but with enough imagination to stand on its own”
“If you enjoyed Station 11 by Emily St John Mandel or The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell then I think this will be a book for you.”
“A blend of Brave New World with Rivers of London, surely this little gem will be turned into a series.”
“This book is so good! The writing style is a cross between JRR Tolkien, Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.”
“No description of how the afterlife is described will do this story justice. The environment that is described and the societies that exist are like something out of a JRR Tolkien novel.”
What is the genre of The Rains Came Down?
“wonderful mix of the dystopian and fantasy genres”
“a refreshing take on the dystopian genre, with enough similarities to the classics of the genre, but with everything reimagined”
“Recommend this novel for lovers of dystopian literature those who enjoy a skilful mix of magic and reality”
“This is a fabulous debut fantasy novel in a wonderous world of marbles and water”
“Pick this one up if you enjoy a mix of fantasy, dystopian, sci-fi and a bit of magic.”
What about the story/plot?
“If you love a story about adventure, companionship and secrets I would highly recommend this one to you”
“a highly readable mix of epic adventure, creative world building, likable characters, noble sacrifice…”
“This book really is compulsive reading and is so well written. It is amazing that it is a debut novel”
“The descriptive prose is enthralling, the character formation impeccable and the plot is utterly rivetting.”
“Loved the atmosphere…”
“This book is very well written and the action is fast paced and heart pounding”
What about the characters in the story?
“The world-building is fantastic and truly unique, and the character development is phenomenal”
“engaging and humorous and poignant such that I stayed engaged all the way through”
“The descriptive prose is enthralling, the character formation impeccable and the plot is utterly rivetting.”
“is a highly readable mix of epic adventure, creative world building, likable characters, noble sacrifice…”
[All quotes are taken directly from genuine unpaid reviews on either Amazon or Goodreads]
Book Blogger Reviews…
Here you can find a collection of the reviews that have been written by book bloggers and ARC readers around for the world for The Rains Came Down.
“This novel is spectacular” – Sean
★★★★★ “so well crafted that I could visualise every detail”
READ ON…“It’s by far the best book I have read this year” – Dawn
★★★★★ “If you love a story about adventure, companionship and secrets I would highly recommend this one”
READ ON…“wonderful mix of the dystopian and fantasy genres” – Charlie
★★★★★ “Be prepared for a unique story that will stay with you long after you have finished”
READ ON…“a great read with some serious story grip” – Hannah
★★★★★ “I’d love to see more books by this author…”
READ ON…“I read the novel in one sitting” – Sarah
★★★★★ “I think it would make would make a great film…”
READ ON…“This book is so good!” – Linda
★★★★☆ “a cross between JRR Tolkien, Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman…”
READ ON…“I have literally been obsessed with this book” – Jade
★★★★★ I went through every emotion in this story, literally every emotion…
READ ON…“a fantastic plot and great characters” – Emma
★★★★★ If you enjoy Sci-fi, you will love this. 5 stars…
READ ON…“a thrilling blend of action, mystery, and emotional depth” – Amber
★★★★☆ Everybody had marbles as a kid, right? Here, they are not a game for children…
READ ON…“There’s something for everyone!” – Stefan
★★★★☆ A journey about many things, a social commentary, a philosophical way to look at life. And maybe even more!…
READ ON…
Julian Shaw 