Reviewed by:
Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long-time book discussion leader
Title:
Send down the rain

Author:
Charles Martin
Publisher:
Thomas Nelson
Date:
2018
Format:
Hardcover
Length:
339 pages
OVERVIEW:
Joseph has been adrift for many years, but his heart is good. When he runs into a woman and her two small children on the run from an abusive husband, he sticks his neck out, literally and figuratively to help them. When Allie, his flame from many years ago needs help rebuilding her restaurant, he is there.
But he has a secret, a big one, and that secret influences everything about him to the point that no one believes who he really is or actually can believe.
Send down the rain contains a lot of violence although not necessarily gratuitous violence but it is there. Yet could a book about a Vietnam vet not contain violence? There is no real mention of Christianity or spirituality throughout the story although goodness and doing the right thing are integral parts of the book.
ASSESSMENT
Rating (1 to 5):
4
Suggested Audience:
Fans of contemporary Christian fiction, fans of Charles Martin
Christian Impact:
Forgiveness, forgiveness of self, trust, self-sacrifice
Other Notes:
Contains discussion questions
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