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I was given this book after the publishing date.
I didn't really enjoy this book due to the plot holes I found. I liked the characterization.
Different to my usual read, but I'm glad I tried it. I requested the audiobook and the actual book so I could read along, or listen while working sync up later.
Interesting storyline. I've not read anything like it before
A time where rain became toxic, and people die from contact. War with neighboring sections, corrupt leaders, resistance, ...
An interesting dystopian science fiction. Which I loved.
What I found more intriguing is that the author is a biology professor. But I was disappointed with the end. How from the rain becoming toxic without a direct contact and people dying just from volatile toxicity, to just finding the cure and the toxic rain just gone! Seemed too quick too fast of a solution.
I could not review this book. The very first sentence was repulsive to me. If I remember correctly (since my copy was withdrawn): "He buried his wife ...." in the sand on the riverbank, I believe. I didn't care to find out why the author thought it was necessary to dispense with the protagonist's wife in the first sentence. It's not a good way to create sympathy and interest in the female half of the population.
One of my favorite dystopian works to date, all the best tones from Station Eleven, Handmaid's Tale, etc. wrapped into one. Grim, painful, disturbing, yet hopeful all at once. Nice to see something that can stand out amongst its peers and tell an original yet classic dystopian story. 4.5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and Pacific Street Publishing for the ARC.
A terrific novel of climate change and genetic engineering. Ohh the storyline was fascinating, deep, intense, thrilling, and shocking!
Overall this was an exciting book that gave me several hours of escapism and enjoyment. Id definitely read other books released by this author.
I am a huge fan of dystopian novels, and this one did not disappoint. It gives a look into a future that we could possibly be headed for. I really enjoyed the story line and it had a great climax. I will definitely be recommending this book!
Well done Mr Ritter! This peek at a possible future was totally believable. Loved the title. A sign of a good story, to me, is walking with the characters, and hoping things turn out for us. Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for the ARC. .
Interesting dystopian novel that resonates with the current conversation on climate change. California has separated into various regions due to war and disagreements. Man’s desire to control the weather system to enhance crop efficiency has resulted in harmful chemicals being dispersed into the atmosphere and the result a climate catastrophe. Storylines follow a family separated by imprisonment, resistance fighters, scientists fighting to prevent fatalities occurring and those at the top with the ultimate power. One of those books you can’t put down, everyone is racing against time to save lives. Would make a good movie.
Thanks to Netgalley the author and publishers Pacific Street Publishing for an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
This book was a slow burner, it took a little while to get going. The concept itself is good and offers a glimpse into a not too distant, and quite possible, future.
I wish that the characters were a little more developed and diverse but overall it was an interesting read
*I received this book from Netgalley and the publishers in return for an honest review*
The book gives a glimpse of not so distant future....................................
Rainwalkers by Matt Ritter is indeed a book giving us some insights into our future. Nice plot with a good research done by the author. Also, the book is full of action and adventure. Although, there was nothing new in the plot. But, it turned out to be interesting and worth a one time read.
I would give the book 4 stars for its climax, which I happened exactly as I thought. Thanks to Netgalley and Pacific Street Publishing for providing me an opportunity to read and review the book.
It's a well written, turning page book! I enjoyed so much more than I expected.
The characters are very believable and human, I liked Ben a lot, how he showed compassion even with all the problems around him.
It was a pleasure to read this book, thank you so much!
Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC. Unfortunately Rainwalkers was not for me. I DNFd at 34%. The concept sounded interesting when I requested the book, but the writing just fell flat for me. I wish the story started earlier in the fictional timeline, like when Taft was separated from his family or even when the harmful rain first started. Instead this story starts out with Taft on the run, burying his wife who was killed. He’s looking for his daughter. However he was not an interesting character for me, nor were the other POV characters.
This is OK, not great. I didn't always stay engaged, but the premise is decent. I'm a little surprised this won awards, but who am I to judge. I hope the author keeps writing.
Thanks very much for the review copy!!
I absolutely loved the concept of this plot but the actual execution fell flat for me. I feel like the book started in the middle of a story instead of at the beginning. I wanted to see how the rain becoming toxic all played out in the beginning. In fact, I think that is my favorite part of dystopian novels--seeing how normal society falls into a dystopian world and watching it all unfold.
I also think there was something about the writing style that I just didn't jive with. Maybe it seemed a bit rushed and so it felt like something was lacking. Beyond that, I do think I would try something by the author in the future. The plot held promise, but I want to see more explanation on what caused some to be able to walk in the rain. I want more of the science and interactions between characters and less of the violence and action.
Rainwalkers is a dystopian novel set in the near future where rain has been made and now that rain is lethal to humans. This story was a face paced read and the author did a great job describing the atmosphere of the setting and was easy to follow. This is a cautionary tale for us as humans In a world we take for granted and this novel is a terrifying speculative look at what life could be like. Great story!
4 stars, Poison Rain
Rainwalkers
by Matt Ritter
This is a decent dystopian novel, it would have been better for me if it didn't have injuries and purposeful death of children in it.
A story about a father trying to reach his young daughter.
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Super novel with an interesting view of evolution and climate change. I'd admit to must read dystopian novels.
Rainwalkers by Matt Ritter
Summary:
A once rich and prosperous agricultural land is now a war-torn nation-state known only as The Valley. To combat chronic droughts, scientists seeded clouds with genetically engineered bacteria that created regular rains but unintentionally made the rains lethal to humans. Anyone caught in the rain dies within seconds, yet there are rumors of people who survive… known as rainwalkers. In a land of forced labor camps and waning oil fields, poverty-stricken agricultural communities support the metropolis of Salinas City and the authoritarian Valley Administration in their unending war against neighboring nations. In desperation, the Valley Administration intensifies their search for rainwalkers, who are believed to be powerful weapons in the border wars, by forcing children housed at Valley schools into the rain to be screened for resistance. War hero Willie Taft lives a quiet agrarian life until the Administration abducts him and his wife, separating them from their daughter. Although his wife is killed during their escape, Willie continues his journey to rescue their daughter. He faces mortal challenges from the Administration military force, the sociopath bounty hunter on his trail, and the ever-present toxic rain. Time is running out as he fights his way through the Valley back to his daughter’s school before she is forcefully screened with other children in the deadly rain.
Review:
Rainwalkers id an amazing book for fans of dystopian fiction. The storyline was really nice. I really like how it warns us that is we don’t take action and change how we behave towards the Earth; we will end up in a similar dystopian world filled with everyone’s worst nightmares. The book was really interesting but also a bit frightening at the same time as I could imagine this actually happening in real life. The one thing that I would say to improve is that after reading a little summary people would think that it is awesome and that it would be a great read, but unfortunately the summary gave false information as it made everyone’s standards so high, whilst the book didn’t live up to most of the standards. But overall, it was a good book to read. 😊
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Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC.
Great dystopian/sci-fi/horror book that warns of dealing with "climate change" without becoming partisan in politics.
A great cautionary tale of the dangers of trying to control the weather or the things a man loves and the dire consequences of weather. The 'magic' at the end was disappointing for me but the rest was good
I enjoyed this book.