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spkme_44292's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I very much enjoyed the strong family dynamic. There were many characters, but it was easy to identify each one because of the distinctive personalities. The love between family members was honest and evident.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Cancer, and Terminal illness
Minor: Drug use
I recommend this book if you enjoy stories about complex family relationships filled with joy, sorrow, and love.leahcatching's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Cancer
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Transphobia, Addiction, Gun violence, and Drug use
revafisheye's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The House of Broken Angels is beautiful and hilarious and poignant story of family: loud, annoying, messy, loving, hurtful, and right on time. Set in Southern California, with side trips to Tijuana, and told from multiple points of view, it lets everyone have their say, which is what we all want, right? Highly recommended.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
Moderate: Death and Addiction
birdomens's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I began this years ago, but was in the wrong headspace. This time around I flew through it, and it was a joy. It’s best read without trying to analyze or track the threads…trust the book to take you through the times and characters. Enjoy the ride, and the humor and absurdity will find you. Big Angel is an absurdist, and it shows in the humor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, War, Violence, Terminal illness, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Murder, and Sexual content
elihegy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Murder
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Terminal illness, Gore, Death of parent, and Cancer
Minor: Eating disorder and Addiction
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