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Hard Rain (John Rain Thrillers)

by Barry Eisler

Average based on 1 comment. Synopses & Reviews Read posts by Barry Eisler on the Powells.com blog Customer Comments (1) ISBN13: 9780451212467 ISBN10: 0451212460 Condition: Standard All Product Details Only 2 left in stock at $4.50!

 

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In his critically acclaimed Rain Fall, Barry Eisler introduced half-Japanese, half-American freelance hitman John Rain, a dashing and dangerous hero...as likable as he is lethal. Now Eisler's back. So is Rain, the master of death by natural causes whose new target threatens the fragile political balance of an entire country.

Review:

"[A] captivating follow-up....Eisler acknowledges the help of experts in many areas, but it's his own impressive literary skills that make his John Rain such a fascinating, touching and wholly believable character." Publishers Weekly

Review:

"Hard-boiled down to the ice-cold core of his survival-oriented soul, [Rain is] not much more than a machine, but expertly engineered at that, and fascinating to watch in action....Slick, moody stuff, with a plot that slips out of memory even as the pages turn." Kirkus Reviews

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"While Eisler offers a convincing noir landscape and action scenes that could make John Woo drool, the too-complex plot is peopled by characters both sharp-tongued and hollow. Plus, Rain is given to hokey clenched-jaw quips." Entertainment Weekly

Synopsis:

The sequel to Barry Eisler's critically acclaimed Rain Fall.

Synopsis:

Eisler's sequel to his critically acclaimed Rain Fall brings back Japanese-American freelance hitman John Rain, the master of death by "natural causes," whose new target threatens the fragile political balance of an entire country.

Synopsis:

In his critically acclaimed Rain Fall, Barry Eisler introduced half Japanese-half American freelance hit man John Rain, a "dashing and dangerous hero...as likable as he is lethal." Now Eisler's back. So is Rain, the master of death by "natural causes" whose new target threatens the fragile political balance of an entire country.

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About the Author

Barry Eisler is an American lawyer who has lived and worked extensively in Japan.

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Carole Barkley, August 5, 2012 (view all comments by Carole Barkley)
This is the second in a series of books about a professional assassin in Japan. I keep asking myself why a protagonist with such a repellent profession makes for such engaging reading. A big part of it is Eisler's command of the English language and his spot-on descriptions of places and human behavior. Another part is the intricately woven plot that involves gangsters, government officials, policemen, CiA operatives, jazz musicians, hackers, etc. It's also a fascinating look at the reality of power and how it is used, misused, and manipulated.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780451212467

Author:

Eisler, Barry

Publisher:

Signet Book

Subject:

General

Subject:

Psychological

Subject:

Espionage

Subject:

Japanese Americans

Subject:

Assassins

Subject:

Japan

Subject:

Literature-A to Z

Copyright:

2004

Edition Description:

MM Picture Book

Series:

John Rain Thrillers

Series Volume:

02

Publication Date:

20040731

Binding:

MASS MARKET

Grade Level:

from 12

Language:

English

Pages:

384

Dimensions:

6.82x4.22x1.08 in. .42 lbs.

Age Level:

from 18

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Product details 384 pages Signet Book - 2012-03-24 English 9780451212467 Reviews:

"Review" by Publishers Weekly, "[A] captivating follow-up....Eisler acknowledges the help of experts in many areas, but it's his own impressive literary skills that make his John Rain such a fascinating, touching and wholly believable character."

"Review" by Kirkus Reviews, "Hard-boiled down to the ice-cold core of his survival-oriented soul, [Rain is] not much more than a machine, but expertly engineered at that, and fascinating to watch in action....Slick, moody stuff, with a plot that slips out of memory even as the pages turn."

"Review" by Entertainment Weekly, "While Eisler offers a convincing noir landscape and action scenes that could make John Woo drool, the too-complex plot is peopled by characters both sharp-tongued and hollow. Plus, Rain is given to hokey clenched-jaw quips."

"Synopsis" by Ingram, The sequel to Barry Eisler's critically acclaimed Rain Fall.

"Synopsis" by Ingram, Eisler's sequel to his critically acclaimed Rain Fall brings back Japanese-American freelance hitman John Rain, the master of death by "natural causes," whose new target threatens the fragile political balance of an entire country.

"Synopsis" by Penguin,

In his critically acclaimed Rain Fall, Barry Eisler introduced half Japanese-half American freelance hit man John Rain, a "dashing and dangerous hero...as likable as he is lethal." Now Eisler's back. So is Rain, the master of death by "natural causes" whose new target threatens the fragile political balance of an entire country.