The Rain King

The Rain King was a great read that held my attention from the first page to the last. The rich characters and the layered story twisted and intertwined into a blazing finale that I couldn't wait to get to, yet dreaded reaching because I didn't want the thrill ride to end. I highly recommend this debut novel by Darrin Hensley and look forward to reading more of his works.

The Rain King is a book anyone can read and enjoy! It's action packed, but has a nice dramatic twist that involves an adequate amount of romance. It's a tragedy that is uniquely ended. The details are so thorough it reads like you watch a movie, but not boring. I think the most I can say without giving too much away is the elaborateness is great and always keeps you on your toes! I read it in hours and my mood towards people in between sections changed to what part in the book I was reading! The characters are relatable to our most vulnerable selves, yet also our worst and most gruesome moments. It ponders the truth in people and our capabilities; it creates insight in perspective of pain we might have experienced and never came to terms with or pain we never thought existed.