The Angel of History by Rabih Alameddine

The Angel of History

Rabih Alameddine

304 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"There are many ways to break someone's heart, but Rabih Alameddine is one rare writer who not only breaks our hearts but gives every broken piece a new life."—Yiyun Li Following the critical and commercial success of An Unnecessary Woman, Alamedd...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 80%
sad 70%
challenging 60%
dark 60%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.95

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