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cushingrr's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
alexhaydon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
After reading Train Dreams I was very certain I was going to appreciate a full length novel from Johnson and Angels didn't let me down. The subject matter is very dark and bleak as I had anticipated but I didn't at all feel bogged down by it. I can be quite sensitive to topically challenging reads but Johnson's style of storytelling doesn't make the experience too suffocating in my opinion. He has a knack for telescopic prose which constantly refocus your attention to different sentiments or events with varying degrees of gravity. His characters feel extremely real, and whilst you may not feel emotionally invested in them individually, you can't help but feel a bit breathless overseeing all the ways in which they navigate their circumstances. Johnson pairs lyrical writing in and amongst paired back passages that state things as they are. A perfect mirroring of the lives of our protagonists. Recommend to those who like gritty, American literature
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Rape
evancdent's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Gun violence, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
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