Rage of AngelsRage of Angels
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What it's about
Jennifer Parker is a brilliant young lawyer in New York who, on her first case, is tricked by the Mafia into ruining a prosecution, and is nearly disbarred. She rebuilds her career, becoming one of the most famous trial lawyers in the country, and is loved by two very different men: an idealistic politician with a bright future, and a ruthless Mafia boss.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 11 weeks at #1 on the New York Times list. It's a glamorous, fast-moving story of courtroom drama and dangerous love.
You'll love it if you liked
If Tomorrow Comes
Presumed Innocent
The GodfatherGood to know
There's violence and a child in danger.
By the numbers
- Readers40 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller56 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #117 of the 219 young adult books we rank
- #501 of the 762 classics we rank
- #1742 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is Rage of Angels worth reading?
Yes. It spent 11 weeks at #1 on the New York Times list. It ranks #1,742 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 66.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Rage of Angels about?
Jennifer Parker is a brilliant young lawyer in New York who, on her first case, is tricked by the Mafia into ruining a prosecution, and is nearly disbarred. She rebuilds her career, becoming one of the most famous trial lawyers in the country, and is loved by two very different men: an idealistic politician with a bright future, and a ruthless Mafia boss.
How long does it take to read Rage of Angels?
About 15 hours (616 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Rage of Angels?
If you liked it, try If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon, Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow or The Godfather by Mario Puzo.