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Deana Morris: I was immersed from word one. Haunting and moving, this beautiful & sad story will keep you living each page as you read it. Be prepared to go to the end.

United States on Oct 16, 2023

Nanaforthree: A wonderful sad story of true life. So well written that you feel each word. You will not regret the time.

United States on Oct 03, 2023

Carol Kinsey: I felt like i was right there with them... Best book I've read in a very long time. I hope there are more books like this... I didn't want it to end. !!

United States on Aug 29, 2023

plin plin: I read this book at the recommendation of a friend. I had never read anything by Sandra Brown, so I was not surprised by the different style, although apparently it’s very different from her other books. So if you’re a fan, be aware this is not in her usual style.

As far as the story goes, I was unimpressed. It’s good enough, but nothing to write home about. There were a couple of very superfluous plot elements, too. The characters are also good enough, but not too impressive. Mr Rainwater is one of the worst characters, I thought, since he’s rather one-dimensional. The rest have a bit more depth to them, but nothing too compelling.

The historical background is interesting, although it almost seemed like the writer was purposely trying to skirt the issues. I mean, it's there, and very much a part of the story even, but it sort of gets ignored in favor of the love story. Which is fine, since this is a love story after all, but if you’re looking for a historical novel, this isn’t it.

Overall, an OK book, but I wouldn’t really recommend it or read it again.

United States on Jun 29, 2023

Kat Ryker: First, to the one star reviewer who said the author never revealed who the man in the shop was. Of course she did, and it was part of what made the ending so much better.

I just read this for the first time today. I purchased this book four years ago, but it sat on my Kindle because in my mind, I love Sandra Brown but not as an author of historicals. I can remember reading the Grapes of Wrath and having my parents, who were married and lived through that time (I was a late baby) telling me that the book was so very true to life. That the government failed as many people as the stock market and weather did. I have spoken to friends of my grandparents who were trying to raise their kids in the early 1934 and 1935. So I began reading the book knowing a lot about a time I didn't live in. Sandra Brown didn't either but she sure knows how to bring it to life.

Through half of the book I was smiling and the other half I was crying. I hope she writes more from this time period because nothing missed her keyboard - not the despair, the loneliness, the racism, the hatred, the hopelessness of those days. But she also captured the love, the caring. I loved Rainwater himself and...

United States on Jun 30, 2021

LJDIMES: As great lovers of Sandra Brown , especially in audio versions read by Victor Sleazac, we reckoned that this would match up to the others. In fact, we think it's one of her best. Moving away from her usual modern day setting to the
dark days of American depression in the 30's puts a completely different slant on her writing approach.
A beautiful story, well told. Highly recommended.

United Kingdom on Jan 11, 2021

Anne: Very realistic, with so much emotional turmoil. Heartwarming, yet heart wrenching. Not a typical Sandra Brown novel, but I highly recommend it.

Canada on Nov 06, 2020

R H TAYLOR: Great book

United Kingdom on Oct 25, 2020

Granny: I was enchanted with this story laid in Texas during the depression. Ella owns a boarding house. Her occupant, Mr. Rainwater, an unusual gentleman, impacts her life and that of her strange 10 year son Solly in a surprising way. The novel involves other characters who help the reader visualize the desperation, hunger and hatred often prevailing at this time. I recommended this book for my book club because it is relatively short, an easy read, and well written. Although some events are violent, heartwarming moments exist.

Canada on Oct 16, 2015

Nanci Francis: This novel is very different from anything else I've read by Sandra Brown! The timeline of the story (during the depression) made it especially interesting as well as gaining insight into the lives of the people in the region of Texas in which it is set. The character of Solly, as an autistic boy, was described so accurately and the fact that the doctor was aware of the condition and was such a support to his mother was pleasantly surprising to me! The story was gripping, emotional with tense moments. It had me crying in many different parts. I couldn't put it down!

Canada on Nov 28, 2013