Rain on the Wind
by Walter Macken
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From boyhood to manhood big, gentle Mico had but two passions in life - the sea, and a young girl so terrible lovely-lookin' it raised your heart to heaven just to see her smile. But with a hideous birthmark on his cheek, a Jonah to those he loved, and only the simple life of a fisherman to offer, how could he hope to win Maeve? The white-capped waves and a great old black bitch of a boat brought the answer . . .Tags
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Published in 1950, Rain on the Wind is set in a fishing village on Galway Bay in the west of Ireland. The fishermen set to sea for days in sturdy hand-built boats powered by the wind in their sails. They are becoming an anachronism, as is their way of life.
The story follows Mico, born to be a fisherman, from childhood to manhood. Mico is a gentle giant, slow of mind, strong, principled. He has a red birthmark on his face that he’s self-conscious about. Mico’s father and grandfather are fishermen and he’s followed in their footsteps. Mico’s mother favors his brother, Tommy, but she’s the only person that does.
The story follows the rhythms of coastal Ireland and the ocean that dominates existence there. The characters, humanity show more and drama make for a satisfying and timeless novel. show less
The story follows Mico, born to be a fisherman, from childhood to manhood. Mico is a gentle giant, slow of mind, strong, principled. He has a red birthmark on his face that he’s self-conscious about. Mico’s father and grandfather are fishermen and he’s followed in their footsteps. Mico’s mother favors his brother, Tommy, but she’s the only person that does.
The story follows the rhythms of coastal Ireland and the ocean that dominates existence there. The characters, humanity show more and drama make for a satisfying and timeless novel. show less
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