Finished It...

Kissing the Rain, by Kevin Brooks

Rating: ☆☆☆☆

A disappointing ending hampered an otherwise outstanding novel. Moo's thoughts and feelings really come out through the first-person perspective. I often laughed at his honest perception of things. There are also some dangerous characters who are equally memorable. The sad thing was that the novel really lacks a resolution and/or conclusion. Moo and Brady devise a plan to get out of the predicament, but readers are left wondering how it might play out. Overall, this is still a book worth giving a try. Should Moo be honest and help a ruthless gangster, or lie and side with the police? It's a tough quandary that will make readers think. -KL