Exquisitely formed. Placing the narrative voice at child-level is a brilliant stroke

- Anne Carson

The art of this novel comes from the complex relationship between Dori's reflections and documentary snippets – newspaper articles, minutes from kibbutz meetings, journals – that mirror her concerns. [Dori’s narrative is] absolutely magical, reminding us of what it was like to experience the small dramatic tragedies and the glorious joys of childhood . Unlike the extreme precocity of some fictional children, Dori's voice and experience are utterly realistic.

We can see how she mimics the conflicted reactions of the adults in her responses to military dangers, sexual relationships, religious orthodoxy, Arab neighbours and the all-important concept of “sharing.”' ... The Last Rain defies classification and gives us an unusual reading experience, an intriguing portrait of a kibbutz, and the lovely voice of Dori.

- The Globe & Mail

Ravel captures the voice and inner life of a small child…The reader, even one who likes to read in a linear way, can't help getting caught up in Ravel's labyrinth… Dori's innocence, like the idealism of those who founded the kibbutz movement, acts as a counterpoint to the less-than-perfect reality of the world to which Ravel takes us.

- Montreal Gazette