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209 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394759879
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 28 August 1989
Description
"The most critically acclaimed, and first, of Denis Johnson's novels, Angels puts Jamie Mays -- a runaway wife toting along two kids -- and Bill Houston -- ex-Navy man, ex-husband, ex-con -- on a Greyhound Bus for a dark, wild ride cross country. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
sad 58%
tense 54%
reflective 45%
challenging 37%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 35% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Alcoholism, Drug abuseModerate
Gun violence209 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394759879
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 28 August 1989
Description
"The most critically acclaimed, and first, of Denis Johnson's novels, Angels puts Jamie Mays -- a runaway wife toting along two kids -- and Bill Houston -- ex-Navy man, ex-husband, ex-con -- on a Greyhound Bus for a dark, wild ride cross country. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
sad 58%
tense 54%
reflective 45%
challenging 37%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 35% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Alcoholism, Drug abuseModerate
Gun violence