I had already begun reading Angelopolis by Danielle Trussoni when I wrote about Angelology and already knew I was going to love it. It just kept getting better and better. I would really encourage readers to read these two books in order. There is so much background in the first book that you will want to remember for the second book.
The story of Evangeline continues with some very surprising twists in Angelopolis. The story line delves into Noah, his sons, the flood and the fact that he saved seeds as well as animals from extinction. A lot of the action moves into Russia, present and past. Faberge eggs, Rasputin, and tsars Nikolai and Alexandra from Russian history are all important parts of the story.
The mystery has deepened, rather than being solved, although we end this volume with a lot more information at our disposal. My engagement in the book has continued to grow. My burning question now is "When does book three come out?". Just as Dan Brown's books have gained a cult-like following I believe you will begin seeing Trussoni's books on reading lists everywhere.
Showing posts with label Angelogy: A Novel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Angelogy: A Novel. Show all posts
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Angelogy: A Novel
Although Danielle Trussoni's name did not jump out and grab me the title of her book did. Angelogy: A Novel was downloaded onto my Kindle in moments. Angels have attracted me, fascinated me and entertained me for as long as I can remember.
To keep me reading and download the second book in the series required more and Trussoni did not let me down. The main character, Evangeline, is likeable and real. Her life growing up in a convent is a sharp contrast to the challenges she faces in adulthood. There are some positive reviews out there comparing Angelogy with Dan Brown's recent Inferno: A Novel. I understand the comparison. Trussoni draws from mythology and the Bible to develop her story. It is steeped in history at every level and the storyline is supported by action. The classic struggle between good and evil is present as well although we understand that good and evil have a great deal in common.
The second book in the series, Angelopolis: A Novel is out as well. Gratefully it was downloaded and I was reading within minutes of completing Angelogy. I needed more, I needed to keep turning those pages.
Recently I wrote that if you only read one book this summer you should read Inferno: A Novel. Let me correct that. You can't only read one book this summer. You must read both Inferno and Angelogy. I will leave the reading order up to you.
To keep me reading and download the second book in the series required more and Trussoni did not let me down. The main character, Evangeline, is likeable and real. Her life growing up in a convent is a sharp contrast to the challenges she faces in adulthood. There are some positive reviews out there comparing Angelogy with Dan Brown's recent Inferno: A Novel. I understand the comparison. Trussoni draws from mythology and the Bible to develop her story. It is steeped in history at every level and the storyline is supported by action. The classic struggle between good and evil is present as well although we understand that good and evil have a great deal in common.
The second book in the series, Angelopolis: A Novel is out as well. Gratefully it was downloaded and I was reading within minutes of completing Angelogy. I needed more, I needed to keep turning those pages.
Recently I wrote that if you only read one book this summer you should read Inferno: A Novel. Let me correct that. You can't only read one book this summer. You must read both Inferno and Angelogy. I will leave the reading order up to you.
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