The Water That Falls on You from Nowhere parent’s guide: what’s inside
High confidence
Violence
None · 0/5
Substance use
None · 0/5
What it offers
Educational value
Good · 3/5
A note for parents
This award-winning speculative short story centers on a young man navigating coming out as gay to his traditional Chinese parents while considering marriage, set in a world where lies trigger spontaneous rainfall. The story is emotionally mature, touching on themes of identity, family conflict, and honesty, with occasional mild language and a same-sex relationship at its core. It's best suited for older teens who can appreciate its nuanced exploration of cultural expectations, self-acceptance, and what it means to be authentic.
John Chu's sci-fi tale, "The Water That Falls on You from Nowhere" won the Hugo Award for Best Short Story. In the near future water falls from the sky whenever someone lies (either a mist or a torrential flood depending on the intensity of the lie). This makes life difficult for Matt as he maneuvers the marriage quest...John Chu's sci-fi tale, "The Water That Falls on You from Nowhere" won the Hugo Award for Best Short Story. In the near future water falls from the sky whenever someone lies (either a mist or a torrential flood depending on the intensity of the lie). This makes life difficult for Matt as he maneuvers the marriage question with his lover and how best to "come out" to his traditional Chinese parents. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
