Review: A real life battle of the Gods
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 16, 2013
A real life battle of the GodsAngel of Death is a nice, easy to read story, of love and longing, that inspires you to look beyond the veils of preconceptions and propaganda that surround us.I like stories that explores the borders of ethics and preconceptions. "Angel of Death" manages this as a natural part of the epic.It is nice to encounter a fantasy book set outside of the "Lord of the Rings" mythos that is prewailing today. Anna Erishkigal uses the Pantheon of Gods, demons, and angels found in Christianity, Islam and other religions that stem from the middle east, and meld them into a lively pantheon.The Gods as a group use intrigue and petty fights amongst themselves over trivialities and old grudges. They don't resemble the reverent Gods of today but appear as a living unit of varied goals.The characters and pantheon are very vivid and the protagonists appear to be nice people with deepset wishes.I find "Angel of Death" to be a pleasant read that I will recommend for those who want to read somthing out of the ordinary.I received "Angel of Death (a love story)" from Anna Erishkigal through LibraryThings "Member Giveaways" program. I am happy to reciprocate with this glowing  review as I enjoyed her novel very much.5 out of 5 stars * * * * *