Reviews

Angel's Rest by Charles Davis

jansbookcorner's review against another edition

4.0

My second time to read this book. The first time was over 15 years ago and while I didn’t remember all the details, I remember liking the book. I still do. It is told in a way that unfolds in the perfect timing to me. It is told from the view of Charlie, the young boy whose Mom is accused of killing his Dad. From his view, things are pieced together and the truth is revealed. A good story told by a good storyteller.

kategci's review against another edition

4.0

Excellent postal book club choice. This story of a young boy whose life is upended after his father is killed and his mother is put on trial for the murder. He winds up staying with an elderly black male named Lacy whom his mother trusts implicitly and begins to unravel exactly what happened the night his father was killed.

mtodd22's review against another edition

4.0

A bit slow at times, and felt that the end was a bit abrupt, but after reading the epilogue, I felt a sense of satisfaction and peace with how the story ended!

linabird03's review against another edition

5.0

I am pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this book. I was skeptical when I found it at the book store but something told me to get it and I am so glad that I did. I loved everything about this story, especially all of the characters. This book was written so beautifully and I am so happy that it crossed my path.

jrhart's review against another edition

5.0

This was a great book! The best I've read in awhile! I really enjoyed the relationship between Lacy and Charlie. The mothers character annoyed me. I couldn't help wondering what would have happened if she would've just told the truth! But then, I guess we wouldn't have had this great story. Very Good.

kgosibookshelf's review

5.0

I absolutely could not put this book down, One of the most amazing books I have ever read :) could this author write another book please

scotsbookworm's review

5.0

A fantastic read, although early on I could see the direction the book was going it was still a page turner. I loved the relationship between Charlie and Lacy and for me the development of their relationship was what had me gripped.

lottpoet's review against another edition

emotional 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? No

4.0

pixieauthoress's review

5.0

A really lovely book, narrated by an eleven-year-old boy which means that you don't always know exactly what is happening. Charlie, the main character, has a similar voice to Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird. This took a bit of getting used to but I actually quite liked it.

maplekelly's review

5.0

I really liked this book. The ending wasn't that great, but I enjoyed the majority of the novel.
I thought the author's voice really mimicked a young teen's.