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The Revolt of the Angels by Anatole France

scarophen's review against another edition

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5.0

Neil Gaiman, but French and turn of the century.

luisvilla's review against another edition

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3.0

This is alternately shockingly modern, and weirdly old-fashioned. I found it via a China Mieville list of socialist sci-fi/fantasy, and it fits his bill: realizing The Boss is corrupt, and wanting to fix it. That story is, of course, timeless. But the angels choosing Paris to launch their revolt? A library taking a central role? And a mid-book history monologue that would make Ayn Rand blush? All... perhaps somewhat more challenging for th modern reader. Still, I enjoyed it!

lapetiteprincess's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

5.0

carson91's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

on_doveswings's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

melancholymegs's review against another edition

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challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

dreamsofabsurdism's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

maria_fr's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

schwarzer_elch's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5 ⭐

“La rebelión de los ángeles” está narrada con humor e irreverencia. Mientras la leía, no podía dejar de preguntarme cómo hizo el autor para no ser censurado debido a la mordaz crítica que plantea en relación a la Iglesia Católica y al cristianismo. La primera parte me fascinó al 100%, simplemente, no podía dejar de leer. Lamentablemente, las reflexiones, aunque interesantes, terminaron pesando más que el desarrollo de la historia y eso hizo que, hacia el final, la lectura me resultara pesada y repetitiva.

marcushawke's review against another edition

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4.0

Victory is a spirit. The Devil triumphant would become God, and God defeated would become the Devil.