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Angelmaker

Nick Harkaway
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Angelmaker

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Nick Harkaway

Angelmaker

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

478

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Angelmaker by Nick Harkaway follows Joe Spork, a clock repairman, as he becomes entangled in a complex adventure involving secret societies and a world-threatening device. Balancing family legacy and personal destiny, Joe teams up with various allies to prevent disaster. The narrative intertwines themes of technology, morality, and the struggle for identity.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Fantastical

Humorous

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

12,017 ratings

73%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Angelmaker by Nick Harkaway presents a vibrant narrative filled with inventive prose and quirky characters. Critics praise its originality and humor but note the complexity can be overwhelming. The blend of genres fascinates yet occasionally confuses, with some suggesting it challenges but ultimately rewards patient readers. Overall, it's an imaginative but dense read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Angelmaker?

A reader who enjoys Angelmaker by Nick Harkaway would likely appreciate intricate plots, British humor, and genre-blending fiction. Fans of Neal Stephenson’s Cryptonomicon or Jasper Fforde’s The Eyre Affair would find similar enjoyment in its mix of adventure, espionage, and whimsy.

4.2

12,017 ratings

73%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

478

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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