- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Robinson Publishing; New edition edition (27 Jun 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184119509X
- ISBN-13: 978-1841195094
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 149,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The outrageous, riproaring Mr Ripley is an abiding delight. --Colin Dexter
'Farce of the highest calibre.' --Maxim Jakubowski, Guardian.
... like fine malt whisky, Angel is high proof and totally addictive. --Jim Driver, Time Out.
'Farce of the highest calibre.' --Maxim Jakubowski, Guardian.
... like fine malt whisky, Angel is high proof and totally addictive. --Jim Driver, Time Out.
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' Like fine malt whisky, Angel is high proof and totally addictive'
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...when even a bunch of East End gangsters do in this great story, which introduces us to Angel's mother, father and brother (the sister is introduced later in the series)
The book has actually two stories running through it. Angel has to sort out his brother's 'little bother' and also have to help an East End gangster put an end to a scam involving beer barrels (well, with Angel around it would have to be).
First, expect the unexpected with Ripley (and Angel) and secondly - remember these characters, although probably cariacatures, are not your typical everyday personalities.
The only thing that slightly unnerved me was the way in which the bad guy was despatched - something somewhat final with no humour, though the funeral and the way it was set up was funny and somewhat touching. (READ the book, I'm not gonna give it away)
Format:Paperback
I recently read Family of Angels by Mike Ripley. Fitzroy Maclean Angel has to deal with two big issues: find his missing brother, uncover an outrageous Common Market drugs deal and solve the problem of just how you hide a field of cannabis?; he also has to contend with a family of East End gangsters involved in a curious case of the missing diesel fuel and stolen beer barrels.
I'd not read any Mike Ripley books prior to "Family of Angels". I started reading it on a miserable day, rain and wind, you know the sort of thing. Well I have to tell you that Ripley brought a fair share of sunshine into that day. If you want police, and detectives don't read this book. On the other hand, if all you want is entertainment then you'll find it here aplenty!! It is silly, improbable and great fun. I hope Angel gets a new taxi, you'll just have to read it to discover what I mean.
I'd not read any Mike Ripley books prior to "Family of Angels". I started reading it on a miserable day, rain and wind, you know the sort of thing. Well I have to tell you that Ripley brought a fair share of sunshine into that day. If you want police, and detectives don't read this book. On the other hand, if all you want is entertainment then you'll find it here aplenty!! It is silly, improbable and great fun. I hope Angel gets a new taxi, you'll just have to read it to discover what I mean.
Format:Paperback
I'd not read any Mike Ripley books prior to "Family of Angels". I started reading it on a miserable day, rain and wind, you know the sort of thing. Well I have to tell you that Ripley brought a fair share of sunshine into that day. If you want police, and detectives don't read this book. On the other hand, if all you want is entertainment then you'll find it here aplenty!! It is silly, improbable and great fun. I hope Angel gets a new taxi, you'll just have to read it to discover what I mean.
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Excellent... but awful as well!
I really enjoyed much of this book... found it veryy funny in parts and chuckled out loud.. Author's descriptive abilities are excellent... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2002 by Rob Powell
One of the best Angel books around!
I have to confess, I love this book in the Angel series. Drug growing, aluminium smelting, flying lessons, the House of Lords, a cat called Chuck Berry, a pig called Elvis, and a... Read more
Published on 27 April 2001
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