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209 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099440833
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 06 March 2003
Description
‘A dazzling and savage first novel’ New York TimesAngels 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 Greyhound ...
Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
sad 58%
tense 54%
reflective 45%
challenging 37%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 35% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Alcoholism, Drug abuseModerate
Gun violence
209 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099440833
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 06 March 2003
Description
‘A dazzling and savage first novel’ New York TimesAngels 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 Greyhound ...
Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
sad 58%
tense 54%
reflective 45%
challenging 37%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 35% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Alcoholism, Drug abuseModerate
Gun violence