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Review - Domingo's Angel by Jenny Twist

8/3/2013

26 Comments

 
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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.

26 Comments
Jenny Twist link
8/3/2013 06:55:50 pm

Thank you so much, Susan, for your wonderful review and for hosting me on your site. I really appreciate it.
Love
Jenny
xxx

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Mary Wood link
8/3/2013 07:38:32 pm

Lovely review for a lovely author, good luck, Jenny

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Jenny
8/4/2013 01:44:19 am

Thanks, Mary. What a lovely thing to say!
Love
Jenny
xxx

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Su Halfwerk link
8/3/2013 08:06:52 pm

Susan, it's great to know I'm not the only one who can't predict the next turn in Jenny's stories. She has the unique ability of capturing all senses and attention.
Thanks for sharing the review, Domingo's Angel is on my reading pile.

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Jenny
8/4/2013 01:09:17 am

Hi Su. Thank you for saying such nice things, always. I had no idea you hadn't read Domingo's Angel. Must be because it came out before we met. Emailing you now.
Love Jenny
xxxxx

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Su Halfwerk link
8/4/2013 01:15:21 am

Actually, I came to know you through one of the first reviews of Domingo's Angel.

Tara Fox Hall link
8/3/2013 09:26:57 pm

Fabulous review...and richly deserved! :) This was the first story I read of Jenny's and it was just beautiful :)

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Jenny
8/4/2013 01:22:03 am

Thank you, darling. xxxxx

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Mona Risk link
8/3/2013 10:21:33 pm

If Susan Hughes recommended this book, then I'll definitely look for it. Besides, I like stories set in foreign countries. I set many of my novels in foreign countries.

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Jenny
8/4/2013 01:40:08 am

Hello Mona
How nice to meet you. I trust Susan, too.
Love
Jenny
xxx

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Nancy Pennick
8/3/2013 10:42:12 pm

I thoroughly enjoyed Jenny's book, too. I highly recommend it. Great review!

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Jenny
8/4/2013 01:42:01 am

Thanks, Nancy. Loved your review, too
Love
Jenny
xxx

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Leona Pence link
8/4/2013 01:45:39 am

I agree, Jenny's books are great. I still think about those characters in All in the Mind.

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Jenny
8/4/2013 02:02:04 am

Thanks, Leona. You are so nice to know. Love Jennyxxx

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Jody Vitek link
8/4/2013 02:29:41 am

Must agree with everyone - Great review for a great book! This was the first of Jenny's books that I've read. I fell in love with the characters and was taken back in time. Well done!

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Jenny
8/4/2013 08:00:43 am

Thanks so much, Jody. You always say such lovely things.
Love Jenny xxxx

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Mary Marvella link
8/4/2013 05:13:39 am

This book sounds like one I need to read. Thanks!

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Jenny
8/4/2013 08:03:16 am

Hi Mary
How nice to meet you. Thank you for your lovely comment

Love
Jenny xxx

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Tori link
8/4/2013 06:36:51 am

Lovely comments, and absolutely terrific review.

Hearts and kisses!

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Jenny
8/4/2013 08:04:42 am

Hearts and kisses to you, too, Sweetness.
Love
Jenny
xxx

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Jenny
8/4/2013 04:07:53 pm

Hearts and kisses to you too, Sweetie. Thank you
Love
Jenny
xxx

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Margaret Tanner link
8/4/2013 11:42:54 am

Great review Jenny, sounds like a wonderful read. Another book to add to my already enormous TBR pile.

Regards

Margaret

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Jenny
8/4/2013 08:58:14 pm

Hi Margaret.
Nice to meet you. My TBR pile is also out of control. Thank goodness it's virtual and not actual printed books. I'd need another whole house to store them!
Love
Jenny
xx

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Jenny
8/4/2013 08:59:39 pm

Hi Margaret.
Nice to meet you. My TBR pile is also out of control. Thank goodness it's virtual and not actual printed books. I'd need another whole house to store them!
Love
Jenny
xx

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Jenny
8/4/2013 09:00:52 pm

Hi Margaret.
Nice to meet you. My TBR pile is also out of control. Thank goodness it's virtual and not actual printed books. I'd need another whole house to store them!
Love
Jenny
xx

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Jenny
8/4/2013 09:13:22 pm

Hi Margaret.
Nice to meet you. My TBR pile is also out of control. Thank goodness it's virtual and not actual printed books. I'd need another whole house to store them!
Love
Jenny
xx

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