The Angels’ Share is
an entertaining piece of historical fiction that takes place during the Great
Depression. It follows an interesting chain of events involving a family who
ran a whiskey distillery before prohibition. A family tragedy has them all in a
hard place, until a stranger is buried in the potter’s field next to their home
and interesting things start to happen. Some people said he was a reincarnation
of Christ, others simply that he had amazing God-given gifts. Whatever the
case, miracles and strange things start to happen, leading a young man on an
investigative journey that includes pushing his family to finally move forward
with their lives. Events take a darker turn and family and new friends join
together to preserve their future.
I found The Angels’
Share to be a well-informed treatise of the life in America during the 1930’s,
and a thoroughly enjoyable story. Much of it is far-fetched and not likely to
actually happen, but it guides readers through a transformation in the
characters’ faith in God. Although parts of it get a bit dark, the story was
inspiring. The past is resurrected and must be faced, and decisions for the
future are finally made. It’s a struggle that is easy to connect with.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction,
or books that contain unexplained phenomena. It was a great read and would love
to check out other work from the author.
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