Jenny Twist is rapidly climbing my list of favourite authors. Like the last book of hers that I read (All in the Mind), Domingo's Angel was a thoroughly satisfying read.
One of the great things about her books is that you can’t predict what’s going to happen next and are compelled to keep reading. On top of that, the writing itself is so enjoyable you don’t want to put it down.
When Angela leaves England and travels to a remote Spanish mountain village, she meets goat herder Domingo, who thinks at first that she's an angel. Woven in with their romance are the back stories of various villagers, recounting their struggles during the Spanish Civil War. Some of the details are heart-wrenching, as Twist paints a picture of starvation and suffering that is based on true events. Especially poignant is the story of Rosalba, the local shopkeeper and doctor, who develops a special relationship with Angela.
The exquisite detail in Twist's descriptions of the setting, and the emotional journeys of the characters, transported me to a place I was unfamiliar with but soon felt at home in. I became so invested in the characters that I was a little sad when the book came to an end.
This is a book that definitely deserves the five-star rating it has earned on Amazon.
One of the great things about her books is that you can’t predict what’s going to happen next and are compelled to keep reading. On top of that, the writing itself is so enjoyable you don’t want to put it down.
When Angela leaves England and travels to a remote Spanish mountain village, she meets goat herder Domingo, who thinks at first that she's an angel. Woven in with their romance are the back stories of various villagers, recounting their struggles during the Spanish Civil War. Some of the details are heart-wrenching, as Twist paints a picture of starvation and suffering that is based on true events. Especially poignant is the story of Rosalba, the local shopkeeper and doctor, who develops a special relationship with Angela.
The exquisite detail in Twist's descriptions of the setting, and the emotional journeys of the characters, transported me to a place I was unfamiliar with but soon felt at home in. I became so invested in the characters that I was a little sad when the book came to an end.
This is a book that definitely deserves the five-star rating it has earned on Amazon.
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