Something Like Rain (Volume 8)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.45 (520 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1533346828 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 470 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Sometimes it’s necessary to keep trudging through the rain in the hopes of finding a break in the clouds. Can he find his way through the downpour to somewhere warm and dry? Something like Rain is the latest installment of the Something Like… series, bringing shape to another character’s life while checking in with those from previous books.. Only the future can promise redemption for mistakes of the past, forcing William to choose between the Coast Guard and the needs of his heart. Nice guys finish last, but that doesn’t mean they give up the fight. He’s kind, considerate, and the last thing he ever wanted was to hurt anyone. For William, this means trying to hold together a stagnant relationship while resisting the temptation of Jason Grant, a young man with eyes just as intense as his love. William Townson is a good person. Accidents happen though, and when they do
Jay and Andreas have since relocated to Chicago where their adventures continue, as do those of the characters in their emotionally driven Something Like… series. Much to their delight, marriage awaited them when they got there. While living so distant from friends and family, Jay began writing in an effort to reconcile the mixture of devotion and alienation he felt. . About the Author Jay Bell led a quiet life in Kansas until the day he met a handsome foreign exchange student named Andreas who swept him off his feet and carried him all the way to Germany. This resulted in a Lambda Literary Award and a film option for his best-selling novel So
"This story didn't need retelling" according to laura. I love Jay Bell's stories but I'm getting tired of the same story told twice by two perspectives. The first time he did this with Ben and Tim was genius and enriching. This last book was just repetitive and didn't really add much to the story when it was told the first time. There wasn't much added content, just the same story told all over again from William's perspective. Plus William, as sweet and adorable as he is, is not a very complex character and didn't need further development.. William's Story Gets Told THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MILD SPOILERSAs a huge fan of Jay Bell I could not wait to start Rain, even though William is far and away not my favorite character. However, Bell has a knack for taking characters you may not have liked in previous books and giving them their own compelling stories. He did this before with Tim (Winter), and Kelly (Lightning), and to a certain degree, though I never ever found him unlikable, Nathaniel (Thunder). I think by and large he succeeds here in exploring William's POV re: his relationships with Kelly and Jason, and as always he adds more depth to the characte. A good read! Greg M. I have been a fan of Jay Bell's writing since the first time I read one of his books (Something Like Autumn).Rain is a long book that covers a lot of ground (too much?). Anyway, readers who like Bell's writing style ought to enjoy it. The characters are very well developed and all the situations true to life. I could relate to the main character, William. Maybe one day Jay will write a book about William and Jason that picks up four years after the Epilogue of Rain. I, for one, would like to read it! :)
Jay Bell led a quiet life in Kansas until the day he met a handsome foreign exchange student named Andreas who swept him off his feet and carried him all the way to Germany. While living so distant from friends and family, Jay began writing in an effort to reconcile the mixture of devotion and alienation he felt. This resulted in a Lambda Literary Award and a film option for