Angels by Denis Johnson

Angels

Denis Johnson

fiction thriller dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

209 pages | first published 1983

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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...
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Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 66%
emotional 50%
tense 50%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
adventurous 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.93

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