Rain by Conrad WilliamsRain by Conrad Williams

This is a short book but that in no way diminishes the power of the writing. Yes there are scenes of out and out horror but in the main it is the psychological horror which dominates. Conrad Williams packs meaning into every word to ensure that even in a hundred or so pages it is possible to fully realise, describe and create empathy for the relationship struggles of the protagonist. This is a feat which many lesser authors would struggle to achieve in a full blown novel.

Following hot on the heels of his acclaimed novels The Unblemished and The Scalding Rooms and prior to his current “hit” One (review here), Conrad Williams has put together a masterful sequence of Weird fiction and demonstrates beyond all doubts that this boy can write. Perhaps more importantly it shows he can write in a variety of styles apparently with ease.

via Rain by Conrad Williams | Highlander’s Book Reviews.

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