Rain: A Natural and Cultural History in Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge

Apr 05, 2015 Jeff Scott rated it really liked it

Shelves: non-fiction, environment

Cynthia Barnett's Rain is both a scientific and a romantic examination of rain. It is the giver of life, it cleanses the soul, it wreaks destruction, and it drowns us. We welcome its coming, it ruins our day, it inspires our artistic spirit. Its contradiction has always fascinated us and Barnett has magically included all that experience into a single book. Her love for the rain shines through in her narrative. Those who want to know more about the environment, the science of rain, and humankind ...more

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Apr 11, 2016 Cindy rated it really liked it

Shelves: non-fiction, science, early-reviewers, nature, 2020

I really enjoyed this one! I live in the Southwest, where rain is a much desired occurrence. But I used to line in an area where rain was dangerous, often resulting in flash floods that could sweep away cars and cattle. The writer does a great job talking about such a simple subject and making it interesting.

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Oct 05, 2015 pianogal rated it it was ok

Shelves: non-fiction, weather, z2015-reads

I thought I was gonna like this one a whole lot better. It started out great. (Did you know raindrops actually fall opposite of how we imagine due to air pressure?) Lots of humor and interesting facts.

Then we got bogged down in the history of American rain. This book reminded me of the Storm Kings book written a few years back.

Then we got even more bogged down in a large discussion about climate change. Sigh. That really wasn't what I wanted to read about, but I guess any weather book right no ...more

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