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The Rain Watcher

Tatiana de Rosnay
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The Rain Watcher

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Tatiana de Rosnay

The Rain Watcher

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

229

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Rain Watcher, Tatiana de Rosnay unfolds a poignant family reunion in a rain-drenched Paris. The Malegarde family navigates buried secrets and emotional strains during a critical weekend, confronting personal challenges against the backdrop of nature's unpredictability. The narrative delves into the complexities of familial bonds and the impact of hidden truths.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Emotional

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.4

8,906 ratings

40%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

23%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Rain Watcher by Tatiana de Rosnay explores a family's strained relationships amid a Parisian flood. Critics praise its atmospheric setting and emotional depth. However, some feel that the plot drags and characters lack development. Overall, it delivers engaging themes of reconciliation despite uneven pacing.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Rain Watcher?

A reader who appreciates family dramas, emotional depth, and atmospheric settings would enjoy The Rain Watcher by Tatiana de Rosnay. Ideal for fans of Kate Morton's The Forgotten Garden and Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale who enjoy exploring themes of memory, resilience, and personal secrets.

3.4

8,906 ratings

40%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

23%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

229

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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