• The Small Rain: A Novel

  • Katherine Forrester Vigneras Series, Book 1
  • By: Madeleine L'Engle
  • Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
  • Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (33 ratings)

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The Small Rain: A Novel

By: Madeleine L'Engle
Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
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Publisher's summary

“An unusual and beautiful book,” the first novel by the bestselling author of A Wrinkle in Time explores the life of a young artist (Los Angeles Times).

At only ten years old, Katherine Forrester has already experienced her fair share of upheaval. It has been three years since she last saw her mother, a concert pianist whose career was cut short by a terrible accident. After a brief reunion, tragedy strikes once more, forcing Katherine from the familiarity of New York City to a foreign Swiss boarding school.

Far from home, she struggles with the challenges of growing up. Stifled by her daily routine and the pettiness of her classmates, Katherine’s piano lessons with a gifted young teacher provide an anchor in the storm. After graduation, she follows in her mother’s footsteps, pursuing a career as a pianist in Greenwich Village. There, she must learn to reconcile her blossoming relationship with her fiancé with the one consistent and dominant force in her life: music.

Inspired by the author’s time living among artists, The Small Rain follows Katherine’s journey from a distraught girl to an exuberant and talented woman with the breadth and poignancy that defines Madeleine L’Engle’s signature style.

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disappointing

Did not finish. The characters seemed flat I am not sure if it the writing or more likely the narration. The voice reading especially the children's parts was distracting and at times shrill.

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cliffhanger

I didn't like how it just ended on the subject of Sarah felt like a cliffhanger because Catherine and Sarah would make the perfect couple

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Enjoyed the story and performance

I was amazed to learn that this is one of her earliest works. It's very well written and kept my interest. My only criticism is the ending. It feels unfinished like an unresolved chord. You know how you want things to turn out, but you're not given the satisfaction of knowing.

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