On a seemingly normal August day in Boulder, Colorado, the skies are clear and Honeysuckle Speck couldn’t be happier. She’s finally moving in with her girlfriend Yolanda. But their world is literally torn apart when dark clouds roll in and release a downpour of nails—splinters of bright crystal that shred the skin of anyone not safely under cover. Rain makes vivid this escalating apocalyptic event, as the deluge of nails spreads across the country and around the world, threatening everything young lovers Honeysuckle and Yolanda hold dear. So begins a gripping graphic presentation of New York Times-bestselling author Joe Hill’s acclaimed novella, adapted by David M. Booher (Canto) and Zoe Thorogood (The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott). Also features a bonus art gallery and an all-new introduction by author Joe Hill! Collects JOE HILL’S RAIN #1-5
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2.5 Stars
I normally really like Joe Hill’s work but this story felt very shallow to me. It felt weirdly paced - like the world instantly became an apocalypse, and people instantly became allies/enemies. I also felt the way the story wrapped up was a little contrived. The parts exploring grief were the best part of the book. I liked the art, although it was not as mind blowing as other critics made it out to be (bar the original covers, which are gorgeous).
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