How did the author decide to structure the story around the rain metaphor?
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The Rain Before it Falls

The Rain Before it Falls
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How did the author decide to structure the story around the rain metaphor?
Did anyone else feel a bittersweet nostalgia while reading about the characters' pasts?
What do you think led to the decision to include the historical context within the personal stories?