Review: A master at atmospheric horror!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 25, 2013
Greg Gifune remains one of the masters at creating atmosphere that actually seeps off the page and envelopes the reader completely.  House of Rain is no exception!  If anything, it showcases Greg's mastery of this element to perfection.  His characters immediately become a "part of your life".  There were several scenes in this novella that I had actually paused to look out my own windows...and yes, it was raining! :)Our main character, Gordon, has flashbacks to his days in Vietnam, happier times when his beloved wife, Katy, was still alive, and memories of a fateful night at a motel with a pact that may or may not have been made.Gifune is no stranger to somewhat ambiguous endings.  Instead of tying everything up neatly at the end, he prefers to leave the reader to contemplate what they think on the subject matter provided.  And while some readers may no appreciate this approach, I, personally, find that it makes his stories so much more rewarding and memorable.  I find myself going over all the angles for days to come, and a story that comes alive, staying in your consciousness for so long, is a true testament to the skill of the author.Gifune is one of those authors that give us these stories, consistently.  Pick up House of Rain, and see for yourself....