Review: If you're not reading Greg F. GiFune yet, I'm envious!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 28, 2013
Gordon Cole is a masterfully woven, fully dimensional, elderly character stricken with pain and powerful memories. Gordon struggles to process a gang beating up a homeless man along with evaluating his life. Gifune is so skilled at setting up Cole that the reader is compelled to follow every word waiting and reacting like a concertgoer to a demonic heavy metal riff.While there is very little story in this novella, there is ample characterization and atmosphere, all of which are excellent. For those who like more character-driven horror, stories which dig nail deep into the psyche of characters, this one's for you. I had been reading more plot-driven fiction lately so it took me a few thousand words to sink into this one, but then I was hooked and enjoyed the read immensely. It's not my favorite by Gifune (ironically, I'd choose another "Rain" title by him,The Rain Dancers (Delirium Novella Series)) but that's like picking your favorite color M&M.; He's scary, scary good with characterization. 1,470 Kindle locations. 4 stars. Recommended.