As a diehard fan of Sandra Brown's work, I couldn't wait to dig into Rainwater. An historical fiction novel set during the Great Depression, Rainwater is a departure from the romantic suspense for which Brown is most known. I enjoyed it very much. The time period came alive in the storytelling. The main characters were sympathetic while being very strong. The love story at the … [Read more...] about Book Review: Rainwater by Sandra Brown
Great Depression
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
I immediately fell in love with the 90 (or 93) year-old narrator and protagonist of this story. His memories of his time with the circus and his love for one of the performers were detailed and fascinating. The research of Sara Gruen was apparent. I was engrossed in the history and the characters. Some of it was very dark but … [Read more...] about Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen