May the Rain Come
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Updates: DAILY


I haven't done a comic review in a long-ass time. So let's do another one!
"...But Misty, isn't May the Rain Come a comic done by your sister?"
Yes, it is. BUT, I promise you (and I promised her) that I would give an honest review.

MtRC is an anthro story about a soldier returning home from war. That's the premise. Sounds simple, but it's really not--that'd be like saying The Best Years of our Lives is simple storytelling. It deals with William Weasel readjusting to his simple hometown life as well as trying to leave what happened in the war in the past. Reverse culture shock, PTSD, and mourning. And most important, trying to move on.

Why is it anthro? Well I think it's because my sister wanted to capture a certain innocence or honesty by telling the story with anthropomorphized characters. (I think I asked her about this once, but I don't remember what she said.) Also by doing it with animals it gives her a kind of freedom to do what she wants--something like a fantasy. This is also why she doesn't give specific details about exactly where they are (I suspect somewhere in the South. Like Georgia or something), when they are, and who the war was with. All you need to know is that it's in a 30s-40s kind of environment. Again, it allows her artistic freedom.

So what does Misty think of this comic? Honestly: I enjoy it a lot. It's a great intensive character study, excellent details and mood (it is a heavy story though, so watch out if you're not into that kinda thing).
Really my only problem with it is that it's not exactly researched. Now, I don't think it has to be researched. Like I said: this story is more like a fantasy than anything. Sort of. HOWEVER, I do think that research is always a good thing--especially when the subject matter deals with mental illnesses and conditions. *zimeta08 has done a little research, but I think she could do more to add an extra level of realism and depth. But as it is I think it's just fine--it's already plenty deep. And I'm pretty sure it's at least mostly accurate to the conditions she's portraying (can't say for sure since I'm not a psychologist).

updates DAILY. IN FULL COLOR. She hasn't missed one single update. She's very dedicated, and she will finish this story--so don't be afraid to get involved with the characters.
There's already over 200 pages (did I mention that she's extremely dedicated?), but don't be intimidated by the length! MtRC reads very smoothly and easily. Also it's probably better read at a stretch--you know, in one good sitting.

I already linked to MtRC up top, but it is here on DA as well as SmackJeeves (makes navigation much easier) ---> [link]

Status: Of course it's bookmarked.