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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Pleasantly Overwhelmed! Feb 23, 2008
By Santino Paige
"Santino Paige"
I have to say, ordering a new book from a fairly unknown author (especially Christian these days) can be somewhat risky and diasappointing more times than not, but this book has given me a renewed trust in up and coming authors. A real spellbinding twister- yet thourough, comforting, and smoothly delivered at the same time. The story line is fantastic, never a dull moment to be found, and the language and description of the contrasted settings takes me back to Steinbeck in the Grapes of Wrath. Besides this, "The First Rains of October" was truely thought-provoking. It has the grit yet sensibility to push you to really explore the inner heart and spirituality of oneself. I can't wait for the next book from this author, if it's anything like this, it should be fantastic!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
An Excellent Read!!! Sep 25, 2008
By Marcus Alphin
As a follower of Jesus Christ I appreciated the way Anthony opened a window into the everyday life of a community (just like the one i live) - showing it as the often raw, rugged, ruthless place we all call home; while portraying people's hunger for something deeper. Some of the scenes were definitely shocking, but necessary, no different than I find everyday as I read the news or watch TV. This book was carefully written, with fantastic detail, vivid characters, and a story line that constantly kept me guessing. For me the most significant aspect to the book was its honest portrayal of people seeking to reconcile the messiness of life with the realization of a powerful, loving God who is always there to help all people navigate through this journey of life.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Want to get whisked away? Jul 17, 2007
By Carole Jones
"Rejoicing Reader"
If you want a book that you can pick up once in awhile and read a few pages and put it down again this might not be the book for you(unless that's the only way you read). I was involved in this book from the very moment I picked it up,and never wanted to put it down.Bravo for bringing the reader to so many places literally , figuratively and spiritually.I would recommend it for a plane ride or a time that you just want to get whisked away in a great adventure. A fun book to read, it's about time. Thanks Anthony Barbera!!
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Disappointed Sep 18, 2007
By Mark Town
"Unimpressed"
I bought this book thinking it would be an appropriate story of Christian fiction. I was upset by the overt and unnecessarily graphic sexual details. I also found the book to be poorly written and slow moving. There were lots of big events but the descriptions of farming and life on the farm were too detailed and uninteresting. I felt like I was mislead about the type of book I would be reading.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
the first rains of october Nov 27, 2011
By lovemycat
i never read books but when i saw this book on amazon i had to buy it. i love the story line it's about marin/sonoma county were i live. there are some towns that are fictional but i like that about this book. great writting, and story line. they should make this into a movie it would be a great movie.
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