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Hard Rain Falling

Don Carpenter
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Hard Rain Falling

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Don Carpenter

Hard Rain Falling

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 1950s-1960s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Hard Rain Falling by Don Carpenter follows the life of a young man navigating the challenges of a harsh and unforgiving world. The narrative explores themes of identity, survival, and redemption as the protagonist encounters moral dilemmas and complex relationships while striving to find his place in society.

Gritty

Melancholic

Contemplative

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.2

9,326 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Hard Rain Falling by Don Carpenter is praised for its gritty and realistic portrayal of life on society's fringes. Readers appreciate its in-depth character development, particularly the protagonist's troubled journey. However, some critics find its relentless bleakness overwhelming. The novel's raw, unflinching narrative and emotional depth resonate strongly, leaving a lasting impact.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hard Rain Falling?

A reader captivated by gritty realism, troubled characters, and the underbelly of society will relish Hard Rain Falling. Fans of Richard Price's Lush Life or Denis Johnson's Jesus' Son will find similar allure in Carpenter's exploration of fate and redemption.

4.2

9,326 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 1950s-1960s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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