The Angel Esmeralda: Nine Stories by Don DeLillo

The Angel Esmeralda: Nine Stories

Don DeLillo

213 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in Greece, the Caribbean, Manhattan, a white-collar prison and outer space, this “small masterpiece of short fiction” (USA Today) is a mesmerizing introduction to Don DeLillo’s iconic voice. In “Creation,” a couple at the end of a cruise somew...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
reflective 60%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.53

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