Rainwater Paperback – December 4, 2018

In my honest opinion, this my not be her best writing, but is absolutely her best story! Heartfelt and real, it evokes the images of the past and the raw emotions of raising an autistic child during those times. Add in a good love story and you have a great read!

Wonderful reading, touching information about shameful actions from the human race. Very glad of the changes that have happened in somewhat better times.

I almost put this book down after a couple of chapters, but now I'm glad I didn't.It isn't the greatest book I've ever read and the writing is okay, but not great. It seemed like the author stopped working on it too soon -like she sent in an early version of the manuscript and didn't spend enough time polishing it before submitting for publication. *However*, the prose is easy to follow, and the book is worth reading for the hero alone. He is wonderful! And he is what kept me reading when I wanted to set it aside.As the mother of two autistic children, I dislike books and movies that tell stories of profoundly autistic children who miraculously improve, both because it is rare and because these stories give parents false hope. (Even my two, who were high-functioning to begin with, made progress only through hours of specialized therapy and educational modifications) I thought this book was going to be one of those stories at first, but it wasn't.The book has a bittersweet ending, so have your tissues handy for about the last 10-15 pages. But that said, it is still very much worth reading. I'm glad I did.

Sandra Brown is among the best writers i have ever read, and I average 3-4 books per week. Her talent is phenomenal.This story of the past, into which i was born, reveals the prejudices of that time, some of which still exist today. The main characters were portrayed extremely well, and I loved the hero. I enjoyed every page of their story and could not stop reading and turning pages until the end.

Rural Texas during the Great Depression when the ravages of the Dust Bowl draught affected everyone and everything this duel story is so beautifully told. It will stay in my heart forever.

Quite an emotional book. The ending very unexpected. I enjoyed it very much. It is set in a time hard to imagine for younger readers.

As a diehard fan of Sandra Brown's work, I couldn't wait to dig into Rainwater. An historical fiction novel set during the Great Depression, Rainwater is a departure from the romantic suspense for which Brown is most known. I enjoyed it very much. The time period came alive in the storytelling. The main characters were sympathetic while being very strong. The love story at the heart of the novel was more than a romance. It was the story of a deep, intense love involving sacrifice and courage. Brown succeeded in writing an emotional novel without being sappy. She also portrayed racial tensions and economic hardships with a deft hand. It helped that the story was told through flashback by a family member. Having the story narrated years after the fact made the tragedies and struggles less immediate and easier to deal with, especially at the book's conclusion. I was touched by the story and the family devotion and love portrayed therein.

Anyone looking for an easy relaxing read, this is one I recommend for you. This is my first review I have posted so please forgive if it does not make sense.