Review by Dawid van Lille
Penguin Group SA
Geeta Sharma Jensen of the Journal Sentinel writes that Danielle Trussoni's “gorgeous writing, fantastical imagination and familiarity with biblical and mythological texts are on splendid display in "Angelology," her first novel.” This novel is really an adventure story filled with battles between good and evil, a treasure hunt and some very relevant social commentary about class differences. That having been said, I found the story incredibly filled with details that detracted for me somewhat from the ‘real action’. So if you are looking for a fast-paced thriller, this is not the one for you. A thriller (albeit fantastical) it is, but somehow with it’s strong mythological overtones borders on science fiction. But, Danielle Trussoni has a gift for evoking amazing atmospheres and describing in tremendous detail the places and spaces that surround her characters. It is well written but may find more fans among those who treasure information over pace.
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