I laughed, I cried, I couldn't put it down

   

    I went out on a limb the other day and said, on the basis of one chapter, that Niall Williams's History of the Rain looked like being a special book. Well, I've read the whole of it now, and it is just that.

    I'll write a proper post when I've gathered my thoughts, but by way of a place-holder, let me say that it took me from laughter to tears, and I could not put it down.

    Look out for it when it's published on 10th. April -  it is the perfect booklover's book and a lot more besides. Quite wonderful!

Comments

[Mary]

As has been noted on this site before, interesting to see the different book covers (UK vs US). Available in US on May 6th.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/history-of-the-rain-niall-williams/1117011677?ean=9781620406472

[Cornflower]

My goodness, yes! Many thanks for the link, Mary - books certainly feature in the novel in a major way (as do the river, and even salmon ...)!