Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
EAN num: 9780743427586
ISBN number: 0743427580
Label: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Manufacturer: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 304
Printing Date: February 01, 2003
Publishing house: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Age index: Young Adult
Sale Popularity Level: 704803
Studio: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
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Even if it takes an eternity, he will make amends....
ROCK SOLID
An otherwise peaceful day at Angel Investigations is disturbed by the arrival of a desperate man -- and the demon at his heels. The gang quickly disposes of the monster, only to find that it decomposes the instant it dies, leaving them with little by way of identifying characteristics. The man is of no help, as he's fallen victim to a stolen identity scam; he's been wooed by a false Angel and is consequently distrustful of the real deal. And he's certainly not going to give up the ancient stone he's pocketed.
Angel's freaked by the thought of his very own impersonator -- and Cordy's quick to point out all the more worthy celebrities residing in the greater L.A. vicinity -- but he doesn't have time to reflect on the weirdness of the situation. Lorne's reporting some majorly bad mojo over at Caritas that needs handling. But what-ever's getting under all the local demons' skin seems to be affecting Angel as well. Will the real Dark Avenger please stand up?
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With the TV Buffy-verse in turmoil, and plots getting more and more complicated, it is almost a relief to pick up an Angel novel set in what now feel like calmer times. 'Impressions' is set in from the post-Darla period, with everyone moved back into the Hyperion Hotel. The group hasn't quite come together yet, but working relationships are calm. Even if Gunn jumps every time Angel moves too quickly around him.
In a far off pocket dimension an apprentice demon sneezes - really sneezes - and precipitates an artifact into Los Angeles that could cause the great demon riots of 2002 and end the world. Naturally the stone falls into the wrong hands, a group of demon priests appear to recapture the stone, and the Angel team gets caught between demons, bad guys, and a rock that threatens to change Angel back into Angelus.
The result is an extended chase scene with distractions like an Angel imitator and the occupation of Caritas but a large number of terrified demons to break up the pace. Angel struggles against the influence of the stone, Gunn worries about the new neighborhood defense force he is training, and Cordelia starts having a vision an hour. There is a lot going on here, both in the Los Angeles and inside the members of the team.
As you can see Doranna Durgin is a writer who likes to keep the readers attention, and she does a very good job of it. Durgin very much captures the personalities of the players and lets them unfold a but as we read. Even if Angel is really formula fiction, she shakes out the cobwebs a bit and creates something that feels a bit new. I hope she gets an opportunity to write more about Angel before the sun finally rises on my favorite vampire horse opera.
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Although the premise was excellent the execution of this novel was disappointing, some things weren't explained well and parts of the book were a little rushed.
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Not the best of the Angel novels, but it held my interest. Anytime I get to read about Angel fighting to keep his evil alter-ego at bay, makes for an interesting story. Not that the story was gripping, but I always enjoy the camaraderie between Angel and friends. Especially when it's tense and strained as displayed in this novel.
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Durgin knows these characters inside and out -- you can tell from the moment you start reading. Every move, every voice is perfect. Add a fast, exciting plot, a nice touch of mystery (with delightfully gruesome demons), and wonderful moments of humour to the mix and you have a book I highly recommend to every Angel fan.
I hope she writes more!
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