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lshadowlyn's review against another edition
5.0
The Angel of Evil is a captivating new installment in The Great Devil War Series. It's been a little strange I must admit watching Phillip change and grow when such a small amount of time is passing for him, and the books just fly by once you start. No longer a meek, bullied kid, Phillip is coming into his own and everything is close to crashing in, on him and on Hell. Even though Hell and the devil are very central to the storyline, this doesn't have strong Christian overtones, and is enjoyable for readers from all walks of life. This book is best read after the first three, although you can read it as a standalone, you won't get the full impact of the book.
ginaraemitchell's review against another edition
5.0
Kenneth B. Andersen's Great Devil War series continues with The Angel of Evil, Book 4. This series is so difficult for me to categorize. It's definitely fantasy, dark fantasy, and Christian fantasy. I mean it does deal consistently with the battles between good and evil, the Devil and God, Heaven and Hell. No matter how you classify it, it's excellent fiction.
In The Angel of Evil, the story takes an even darker turn than in the previous three books. Phillip is pushed by his foes into taking drastic steps to save the ones he cares about the most. There are casualties, some are fairly beloved characters. For the first time that I remember, God makes an appearance. We learn how thin the line is between Heaven and Hell.
I certainly don't want to spoil any parts of the book for the reader. So I'll just say that this is a worthy entry into the series. Parts of it were difficult for me to read, yet I could not put the book down. It's a gripping tale of good vs evil with all our favorite and hated characters making an appearance.
It is quite amazing how the author makes you feel empathy for many of the characters. The devil is a rather sympathetic player in The Angel of Evil. While entertaining, the story will make you think long and hard after you finish reading.
Remarkable progress is made in moving the story towards the series conclusion. The author resolves enough of the conflict so I am satisfied with the conclusion of this section of the tale, yet he leaves me hungering for the next book in the series. I will certainly be reviewing it soon.
I was pleased with the story and recommend it to everyone, but I suggest you start at the beginning. The many plots and complexities need the context of the first three books.
This is an oft-times violent tale befitting the battles between evil, more evil, and angels. I would list content warnings for violence and torture, but believe it appropriate for young adult and older.
In The Angel of Evil, the story takes an even darker turn than in the previous three books. Phillip is pushed by his foes into taking drastic steps to save the ones he cares about the most. There are casualties, some are fairly beloved characters. For the first time that I remember, God makes an appearance. We learn how thin the line is between Heaven and Hell.
I certainly don't want to spoil any parts of the book for the reader. So I'll just say that this is a worthy entry into the series. Parts of it were difficult for me to read, yet I could not put the book down. It's a gripping tale of good vs evil with all our favorite and hated characters making an appearance.
It is quite amazing how the author makes you feel empathy for many of the characters. The devil is a rather sympathetic player in The Angel of Evil. While entertaining, the story will make you think long and hard after you finish reading.
Remarkable progress is made in moving the story towards the series conclusion. The author resolves enough of the conflict so I am satisfied with the conclusion of this section of the tale, yet he leaves me hungering for the next book in the series. I will certainly be reviewing it soon.
I was pleased with the story and recommend it to everyone, but I suggest you start at the beginning. The many plots and complexities need the context of the first three books.
This is an oft-times violent tale befitting the battles between evil, more evil, and angels. I would list content warnings for violence and torture, but believe it appropriate for young adult and older.
idaolsen04's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
anca_antoci's review against another edition
5.0
My Thoughts on The Angel of Evil
Kenneth B Andersen’s Angel Of Evil is the 4th book in The Great Devil War series and the darkest by far. The previous book, The Wrongful Death, ended on a cliffhanger with Satina being kidnapped. Without giving too much away, I can say that the story picks up right where The Wrongful Death ended. As expected, Philip defies Lucifer’s orders and goes after Satina in the Outer Reach.
The Great Devil War series started as a humorous adventure story with some dark notes in The Devil’s Apprentice, and as the story progressed, the books got much darker and the plot more intense while the humor ebbed away. This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
Characters
I feel that with each book in this series, the stakes got higher, and with that, the risks increase. This makes for a great character arc, and we get to see Philip evolve from a shy, respectful, good boy with a pure heart to a real devil embracing his dark side. In truth, it isn’t until Satina is taken that his dark side emerges. When shove comes to push, Philip let’s go of his humanity and embraces the devil within.
Read more: https://www.summonfantasy.com/book-reviews/the-angel-of-evil-by-kenneth-b-andersen-book-review
Kenneth B Andersen’s Angel Of Evil is the 4th book in The Great Devil War series and the darkest by far. The previous book, The Wrongful Death, ended on a cliffhanger with Satina being kidnapped. Without giving too much away, I can say that the story picks up right where The Wrongful Death ended. As expected, Philip defies Lucifer’s orders and goes after Satina in the Outer Reach.
The Great Devil War series started as a humorous adventure story with some dark notes in The Devil’s Apprentice, and as the story progressed, the books got much darker and the plot more intense while the humor ebbed away. This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
Characters
I feel that with each book in this series, the stakes got higher, and with that, the risks increase. This makes for a great character arc, and we get to see Philip evolve from a shy, respectful, good boy with a pure heart to a real devil embracing his dark side. In truth, it isn’t until Satina is taken that his dark side emerges. When shove comes to push, Philip let’s go of his humanity and embraces the devil within.
Read more: https://www.summonfantasy.com/book-reviews/the-angel-of-evil-by-kenneth-b-andersen-book-review
catalina_sigrid's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
iben_flor's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
enawilson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
bogbiens_eventyr's review against another edition
5.0
Stadig flot gennemført.
Jeg må dog indrømme, at jeg synes, at han skulle brugt lidt flere ord i nogle sammenhænge. Af og til måtte jeg læse sætningen flere gange, før jeg vidste, hvad han mente (ganske en bagatel).
Selve handlings- og plotsmæssigt skuffer han ikke. Jeg kunne ikke lige den fra mig og igen som jeg også har nævnt ved en tidligere anmeldelse giver han stof til eftertanke - hvilket jeg virkelig godt kan lide.
Igen er vi tilbage til at "historien" nu er afsluttet, så at jeg teknisk set ville kunne stoppe her og stadig synes at det har været en fantastisk læseoplevelse. Jeg glæder mig dog til hvad jeg plottet er i "Den faldne engel" 5. bind i serien.
Jeg må dog indrømme, at jeg synes, at han skulle brugt lidt flere ord i nogle sammenhænge. Af og til måtte jeg læse sætningen flere gange, før jeg vidste, hvad han mente (ganske en bagatel).
Selve handlings- og plotsmæssigt skuffer han ikke. Jeg kunne ikke lige den fra mig og igen som jeg også har nævnt ved en tidligere anmeldelse giver han stof til eftertanke - hvilket jeg virkelig godt kan lide.
Igen er vi tilbage til at "historien" nu er afsluttet, så at jeg teknisk set ville kunne stoppe her og stadig synes at det har været en fantastisk læseoplevelse. Jeg glæder mig dog til hvad jeg plottet er i "Den faldne engel" 5. bind i serien.