It can feature rain as the main plot point or even feature it like it's a character but the important part is that it should feel like the rain is a major part of the story and not just mentioned in passing. by an_average_axolotl Related: Need to get back into reading! Book with vibes of Robbie and Cee’s fountain scene in movie Loking for suggestions on magic realism with noir + animals want to get back into reading, please help! WELL written books with HAPPY endings
mzingg3 on February 5, 2025 4:38 pm Short story but “The Long Rain” by Bradbury is what you’re looking for
slimb0 on February 5, 2025 4:44 pm Rain, and the related drought and flood are all prominent in Grapes of Wrath
EldritchGumdrop on February 5, 2025 4:51 pm When it rains by mark allen gunnels. It’s horror but also just a great story.
SpecialKnits4855 on February 5, 2025 5:29 pm {{Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larson}}. My husband read it (I haven’t) and highly recommends it. He said it opened his eyes to how vulnerable we are.
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Short story but “The Long Rain” by Bradbury is what you’re looking for
Private Rites by Julia Armfield
Rain, and the related drought and flood are all prominent in Grapes of Wrath
Naomi Salman’s Nothing but the Rain!
When it rains by mark allen gunnels.
It’s horror but also just a great story.
{{Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larson}}. My husband read it (I haven’t) and highly recommends it. He said it opened his eyes to how vulnerable we are.