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A review by shiv91
Angela and Diabola by Lynne Reid Banks
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read this book when I was 8 or 9 back in the 90s. I remember really loving it and recently, I came across it again and decided to re-read it.
However, what I do not remember is it being quite so dark! For a kids book at least, it's pretty intense in my opinion. When I first read it, I didn't like any of the characters and as adult, I'm of the same thinking it seems! I actually preferred Diabola to Angela haha.
A good read, even as an adult but I'd say if your child is in any way sensitive to violence or similar, that this book may not be for them.
A part of the book that stuck with me was:
"...She said terrible things. I said terrible things. I hate myself. I'm sorry dear, but I don't think I can carry on."
However, what I do not remember is it being quite so dark! For a kids book at least, it's pretty intense in my opinion. When I first read it, I didn't like any of the characters and as adult, I'm of the same thinking it seems! I actually preferred Diabola to Angela haha.
A good read, even as an adult but I'd say if your child is in any way sensitive to violence or similar, that this book may not be for them.
"...She said terrible things. I said terrible things. I hate myself. I'm sorry dear, but I don't think I can carry on."
Content Warnings
Minor: Confinement and Blood