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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Alex North has some pretty captivating stories, thrillers that get your attention from the beginning to end. The Angel Maker is not an exception. I really wanted to know how the events could possibly be connected. Some of the characters include two siblings that grow up together but then one day something bad happens to the brother and the sister blames herself for not being there; a serial killer from 30 years ago that could predict the future; and a millionaire that died in a suspicious way that led the police to launch an investigation.
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Celadon for sending me the audio and ebook of The Angel Maker. I used them both and I love when I can do that! This one publishes 2/28.
This book was entertaining but also it was super confusing. There were so many characters and so many plot lines it made my heat hurt. If you're planning to pick this one up, get yourself a notebook to keep tabs of all the storylines and the characters and let me know how that goes, because I wish I had done that. The premise was super intriguing but this one fell flat for me due to how complicated it was.
This book was entertaining but also it was super confusing. There were so many characters and so many plot lines it made my heat hurt. If you're planning to pick this one up, get yourself a notebook to keep tabs of all the storylines and the characters and let me know how that goes, because I wish I had done that. The premise was super intriguing but this one fell flat for me due to how complicated it was.
'The Angel Maker' by Alex North
I was first introduced to this author through "The Whisper Man," which I could NOT put down. Incredible plot- everything I would want in a True Crime/ Suspense thriller. Loved it. Then I read "The Shadows," which I enjoyed even more! The various storylines, multiple perspectives from the main characters, the hint of paranormal/ supernatural possibility twist... I was HOOKED. So needless to say, I HAD to immediately order "The Angel Maker" after finishing "The Shadows."
This one was alright, in comparison to the previous two. I think the plot got a bit lost in translation with too many storylines and too many added characters. As the storylines were developing, characters' names were also changing, adding another element to the confusion. It easily became way too much to follow along and at one point, I needed to keep a running sheet of characters in my Notes app because I SO wanted to LOVE this new one!
Overall, the ideas were on point, I just think the delivery missed the mark for me. You can tell he had all these thoughts kind of jumbled around in his mind while working on the organization and structure of this book- but overall could not tell the story in a way that was clear and concise to the reader, making it more of a struggle to just read and enjoy.
I think North had just a few too many ideas thrown into one book- where he could have benefitted from a "less is more" when it came to the actual plot. I am left with not much of a take-away, as looking back I am still trying to unscramble the various storylines.
I was first introduced to this author through "The Whisper Man," which I could NOT put down. Incredible plot- everything I would want in a True Crime/ Suspense thriller. Loved it. Then I read "The Shadows," which I enjoyed even more! The various storylines, multiple perspectives from the main characters, the hint of paranormal/ supernatural possibility twist... I was HOOKED. So needless to say, I HAD to immediately order "The Angel Maker" after finishing "The Shadows."
This one was alright, in comparison to the previous two. I think the plot got a bit lost in translation with too many storylines and too many added characters. As the storylines were developing, characters' names were also changing, adding another element to the confusion. It easily became way too much to follow along and at one point, I needed to keep a running sheet of characters in my Notes app because I SO wanted to LOVE this new one!
Overall, the ideas were on point, I just think the delivery missed the mark for me. You can tell he had all these thoughts kind of jumbled around in his mind while working on the organization and structure of this book- but overall could not tell the story in a way that was clear and concise to the reader, making it more of a struggle to just read and enjoy.
I think North had just a few too many ideas thrown into one book- where he could have benefitted from a "less is more" when it came to the actual plot. I am left with not much of a take-away, as looking back I am still trying to unscramble the various storylines.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
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
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
I enjoyed “The Whisper Man” but this one not so much, the twists were predictable and didn’t overly enjoy the plot honestly.