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A review by rmnedder
Angels & Man by rafael nicolás
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Even better, darker, and more heart-wrenching than the first book. Rafael Nicolás knows exactly what he's doing. His prose is, as always, devastating in its scope and lyricism. Not only is the re-telling of The Watcher's Flood fantastic, the way the rest of the canon is fleshed out and flipped on its head is so rich and compelling. Azazel and Samyaza are wonderful narrative foils, and the continued development of our favorites from Angels Before Man is so nuanced.
This is a difficult read, but so worthwhile. I cannot wait to see how this trilogy concludes. As always, read the content warnings, I beg.
This is a difficult read, but so worthwhile. I cannot wait to see how this trilogy concludes. As always, read the content warnings, I beg.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use and Vomit