After the Rain
After the Rain
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1987
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York • 1980s
1987
YA
12-17 years
600L
Super Short Summary
In After the Rain by Norma Fox Mazer, a teenager navigates complex family dynamics and personal growth when her grandfather's health declines. The protagonist's evolving relationship with her grandfather helps her gain a deeper understanding of empathy and maturity, highlighting themes of love, responsibility, and the inevitability of change.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
After the Rain by Norma Fox Mazer is praised for its realistic portrayal of family dynamics and personal growth. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and relatability of the protagonist, Rachel. Some critiques focus on the pacing as slow, but overall, the novel's exploration of complex themes like mortality and relationships resonates with audiences.
Who Should Read After the Rain?
A reader who would enjoy After the Rain by Norma Fox Mazer is likely a young adult interested in emotionally rich, character-driven stories. Fans of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson or Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, who appreciate themes of family and personal growth, would find this novel appealing.
1,309 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
New York • 1980s
1987
YA
12-17 years
600L
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