Overview
The first new novel in four years from the beloved superstar author of Sarah’s Key, a heartbreaking and uplifting story of family secrets and devastating disaster, in the tradition of THE NEST.
The Rain Watcher is a powerful family drama set in Paris as the Malegarde family gathers to celebrate the father’s 70th birthday. Their hidden fears and secrets are slowly unraveled as the City of Light undergoes a stunning natural disaster. Seen through the eyes of charismatic photographer Linden Malegarde, the youngest son, all members of the family will have to fight to keep their unity against tragic circumstances.
In this profound and intense novel of love and redemption, De Rosnay demonstrates all of her writer’s skills both as an incredible storyteller but also as a soul seeker.
Review
The Malegarde family is finally getting together in Paris, just the 4 of them. They are celebrating their father’s 70th birthday. Little do they know Paris is experiencing one of the worst natural disasters of its time. They are trapped and can’t leave the city. Then, the absolute worst happens. Their father falls ill.
Linden is a famous photographer. His sister, Tilia, is a struggling artist with a terrible marriage. Tilia is the only survivor of a wreck years ago. The wreck killed her best friend and left Tilia with a terrible limp. Linden is gay and being with his family in Paris has brought out all his struggles with acceptance.
This novel is just a little boring in places. It really does not have a plot. This is not on par with Sarah’s Key by any means. But, there is something about this book which keeps you reading. The heart break and the love this family shows for one another is uplifting and intense. This is a story about life, family, growing up and growing old. It is about forgiveness and acceptance of yourself and others.
I received this novel from St. Martin’s Press via Netgalley for a honest review.
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Thanks for your honest review. It was slow for me, but kept my interest. I thought the writing was very good, but it isn’t a typical story line for the author.
LOVE your gorgeous photo as always.
Agree with your thoughts as well! THANKS!
Lovely review, Reeca! I’ve just finished this one and it was a slower, quiet read. Love that pic too!
Thank you!
Thanks for your honest review. I had this one on my wishlist, but I have changed my mind for now. There are too many books that I REALLY want to read.
I understand totally
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I love an honest review. I wasn’t the biggest fan of this one either but I really love your photo of it!!
Thank you! And for the record Tatiana was not real happy about my review either. She commented on my Instagram post.
She commented on mine too and wasn’t too kind. I’m probably not going to be reading anymore of her books since she can’t handle a negative review. I found that to be quite disappointing because I loved Sarah’s Key.
Agreed! Got to take the good with the bad.
I thought it was slow, but not too bad.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
It was slow. And the plot was about rain…rain and rain