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levinetleslivres's review against another edition
I read 66 pages and kept finding my mind wander around.
lilyhammond98's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
3.5
morgoagogo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mindmouthsoul's review against another edition
4.0
Sick sick sick sick basterd that Nick Cave.
However excellent story! I especially LOVED the contradiction between the life/circumstances of the main character and his way of "speaking". Excellent piece of literature.
I daresay Nick Cave might be a better writer than musician (not to say that I don't absolutely adore his music!)
I couldn't help but imagine this as a film, it would be an instant underground classic, I swear to god.
Can't wait to read Bunny Munro!
However excellent story! I especially LOVED the contradiction between the life/circumstances of the main character and his way of "speaking". Excellent piece of literature.
I daresay Nick Cave might be a better writer than musician (not to say that I don't absolutely adore his music!)
I couldn't help but imagine this as a film, it would be an instant underground classic, I swear to god.
Can't wait to read Bunny Munro!
thepunktheory's review against another edition
4.0
Full review on my blog: www.thepunktheory.wordpress.com
I plunged head first into this book without even reading the blurb.
What I found is a unique and intense novel that won't let you go. At first I had my troubles getting acquainted with Cave's writing style and language. But as soon as that barrier was down, I developed a love-hate-relationship with the book. On the one hand I wanted to know more but on the other hand I dreaded what was on the next page.
And the Ass Saw the Angel is a weird and irritating story. You will end up hating most of the characters as Cave manages to depict the cruelty of humankind extremely well. When it comes to the main character you can't help but feel for him despite a certain repulsion that he evokes. Euchrid Eucrow is by no means an angel but he is certain that he's doing Gods bidding. This tale is so dark and twisted, I have no idea how Cave came up with it. However, it's also the kind of book I'd expected Nick Cave to write.
I plunged head first into this book without even reading the blurb.
What I found is a unique and intense novel that won't let you go. At first I had my troubles getting acquainted with Cave's writing style and language. But as soon as that barrier was down, I developed a love-hate-relationship with the book. On the one hand I wanted to know more but on the other hand I dreaded what was on the next page.
And the Ass Saw the Angel is a weird and irritating story. You will end up hating most of the characters as Cave manages to depict the cruelty of humankind extremely well. When it comes to the main character you can't help but feel for him despite a certain repulsion that he evokes. Euchrid Eucrow is by no means an angel but he is certain that he's doing Gods bidding. This tale is so dark and twisted, I have no idea how Cave came up with it. However, it's also the kind of book I'd expected Nick Cave to write.
rat's review against another edition
5.0
I don't think I've enjoyed a book as much as And the Ass Saw the Angel since I read Cows. With its bizarre and dismal tone, And the Ass Saw the Angel does the Southern gothic genre justice.
My boyfriend, a hysterical Nick Cave fan, demanded I read this novel with him I was skeptical but figured I would simply enjoy it because he did. Not only did I personally become obsessed with this book, I'm now a Nick Cave fan! The novel may just be a slippery slope. (If you already like Cave's work may I also suggest The Death of Bunny Munro?)
And the Ass Saw the Angel offers up theological wisdom, and a deeper look at the human condition in regards to suffering, the way individuals attempt to explain or justify suffering to themselves or others. Powerful, thought-provoking, and just an all around goodread (heheh), I wholly recommend And the Ass Saw the Angel.
My boyfriend, a hysterical Nick Cave fan, demanded I read this novel with him I was skeptical but figured I would simply enjoy it because he did. Not only did I personally become obsessed with this book, I'm now a Nick Cave fan! The novel may just be a slippery slope. (If you already like Cave's work may I also suggest The Death of Bunny Munro?)
And the Ass Saw the Angel offers up theological wisdom, and a deeper look at the human condition in regards to suffering, the way individuals attempt to explain or justify suffering to themselves or others. Powerful, thought-provoking, and just an all around goodread (heheh), I wholly recommend And the Ass Saw the Angel.
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