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On Angel Mountain by Brian John

atina's review against another edition

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adventurous informative relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

christynhoover's review against another edition

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adventurous dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I purchased this book 4 yrs ago on a trip to Wales where many of my ancestors were born and emigrated to the US from in ~1850-1881. My husband and I hiked to the peak on Angel Mtn (Pembrokeshire) and encountered other hikers who recommended this book as local and social history, set on Angel Mountain, and a lively read. I bought a copy when we hiked back down to town.

There are a variety of circumstances in the plot which result in various encounter with the JUSTICE SYSTEM in Wales in 1796-1797. That alone I found interesting.

Ultimately, the average American reader may not find it riveting reading, but I was enthralled by it!!