I really enjoyed Angel Time by Anne Rice. This was my first experience reading her work (and not listening to a book on CD). It is clear she is a great storyteller and also that she does her research. I will admit, I preferred the first half of the book where her protagonist is still a hired assassin, struggling with his lack of faith and his own actions. Rice's personal views and experiences with her faith have really influenced her work beautifully, especially in this novel. Later, as "Lucky the Fox" goes on a mission from God (not quite like the Blues Brothers, mind you) the story is less compelling. Perhaps it felt too rushed for me? I would like to have seen as much detail in this portion of the text as the initial chapters.
The ending? Nicely done. And clearly leaves room for a sequel but doesn't demand one. There is more to this protagonist than "end of story". Not the ending I was expecting but I was also not totally surprised.
Overall, an enjoyable read. I will definitely read some more Anne Rice soon, perhaps Interview with a Vampire.
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