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209 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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‘A dazzling and savage first novel’ New York Times Angels tells the story of two born losers. Jamie has ditched her husband and is running away with her two baby girls. Bill is dreaming of making it big in a life of crime. They meet on a Greyhoun...
Community Reviews Summary of 301 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 56%
tense 52%
reflective 43%
challenging 39%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 31%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 31% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Alcoholism, Drug abuseModerate
Gun violence
209 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
‘A dazzling and savage first novel’ New York Times Angels tells the story of two born losers. Jamie has ditched her husband and is running away with her two baby girls. Bill is dreaming of making it big in a life of crime. They meet on a Greyhoun...
Community Reviews Summary of 301 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 56%
tense 52%
reflective 43%
challenging 39%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 31%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 31% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Alcoholism, Drug abuseModerate
Gun violence